Meanings
From beg (“to plead with someone for help”) + to + differ.
How to pronounce "beg to differ":
Mid-Atlantic
AU
To offer an opposing opinion humbly.
To differ (strongly) in interpretation or opinion.
Example Sentences
1
I beg to differ with you, but I believe pineapple belongs on pizza.
2
He may think the movie was boring, but I beg to differ; I found it quite entertaining.
3
We all have different opinions, and I beg to differ with yours on this matter.
4
She said the dress was blue, but I beg to differ - it's definitely black.
5
Many people think that cats are lazy, but I beg to differ; my cat is very active and playful.
