if I may say so

English

Alternative forms

• if I might say so

Adverb

if I may say so

1. Used to soften the effect of a statement that is self-aggrandizing or is embarrassing to the listener.

See also

• if I may be so bold
• if I do say so myself

References

• “if I may say so” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.
• “if I may say so”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
• “if%20I%20may/might%20say%20so”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
• “if-i-may-say-so_1” (US) / “if-i-may-say-so_1” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary.
• “if-i-may-say-so_2” (US) / “if-i-may-say-so_2” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary.