Meaning of the word "I beg to differ" in English

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I beg to differ

US /aɪ bɛɡ tə ˈdɪfər/
UK /aɪ bɛɡ tə ˈdɪfər/
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Idiom

1.

a polite way of saying that you do not agree with someone

Example:
You say it's a good idea, but I beg to differ.
He claimed the report was accurate, but I beg to differ.
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