I don't want to sound like a busybody, but

Fig. an expression used to introduce an opinion or suggestion. Bob: I don't want to sound like a busybody, but didn't you intend to have your house painted? Bill: Well, I guess I did. Bob: I don't want to sound like a busybody, but some of your neighbors wonder if you could stop parking your car on your lawn. Sally: I'll thank you to mind your own business!