Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “beg to offer“ and its meaning is “to politely disagree with someone”.
Example Sentence: I beg to differ. These are not additional posts. These posts are carved out of the existing posts of Joint Secretary, Director, and Deputy Secretary. They are affecting the promotion prospects of existing career bureaucrats. In fact, during the UPA (United Progressive Alliance)-2 government, there was a recommendation that 10% of the total posts be earmarked for lateral entry. Of course, it was never acted upon.
This phrase is present in Should lateral entry in the civil services be encouraged? and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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