To be so bold as meaning in English

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Definition

if I might be so bold as to...: could I politely... idiom
If I might be so bold as to ask you look over this report again. Could you possibly look at it again? I'm asking you really politely.
bold: valiant, courageous, brave; adventurous, intrepid adjective

Examples

  • "Techie : Sir, if I might be so bold as to suggest you hire an IT consultant, Know-It-All Tech Solutions would be happy to send you one..."
Exercise 1
The technician tells Bob, "if I might be so bold as to suggest...". This expression is frequently used in polite discussions. Which of the following idioms might replace this one in the dialogue?

Check all the answers which apply. There may be more than one correct answer!
The technician tells Bob, "if I might be so bold as to suggest...". This expression is frequently used in polite discussions. Which of the following idioms might replace this one in the dialogue?

Check all the answers which apply. There may be more than one correct answer!
This answer couldn't replace the idiom within the dialogue. The speaker is not expressing that they are not qualified, but rather that they want to make a suggestion without appearing too forward or too rude.
This idiom could not replace the one in the dialogue. The speaker is not expressing that their own idea is foolish (unwise, stupid, absurd), but rather that they want to make a suggestion without appearing too forward or too rude.
This idiom could very well replace the idiom "if I might be so bold...". This idiom expresses a polite way of excusing yourself before suggesting something which might be interpreted as very forward, or presumptuous.
This idiom could very well replace the idiom "if I might be so bold...". This idiom expresses a polite way of excusing yourself before suggesting something which might be interpreted as very forward, or presumptuous.

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