far be it from

far be it from (someone)

Used to deflect responsibility for making a statement that might not be received well: Far be it from me to criticize, but I find your handwriting to be very sloppy.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Revazi	-	Georgian
Agathon	-	Ancient Greek
Brendanus	-	Irish (Latinized)
Fanni	FAHN-nee (Finnish), FAWN-nee (Hungarian)	Finnish, Hungarian
Columbine	KAHL-əm-bien	English (Rare)
Juuso	YOO:-so	Finnish