do you mind
Seeking your permission
Do you mind is a polite way to ask permission or make a request, literally asking whether someone would object: Do you mind if I open the window?
The expected answer is "no" (meaning no objection), which can cause confusion—"Do you mind?" "No, go ahead." The phrase also expresses irritation when someone's behavior is intrusive or rude: Do you mind? I'm trying to work here.
- pleasePolite appeal word
- asking permissionSeeking consent beforehand
- excuse meApology for minor intrusion
- annoyedMildly vexed
- sarcasmIrony used to mock
just saying · frustrated · irony · conversation · indirectness · request · irritated · double meaning · passive-aggressiveness · dialogue · kindly · nuance · pardon me · inquiry · bothered · rhetorical question · implication · offended
- Pleasantriesplease, thank you, thanks, sorry, excuse me
- polite phrasesplease, thank you, yes sir, hello, no sir
- asking for helpplease help, help me, lend a hand, help wanted, SOS
do you mindmake it happen
Cause something to occur
do it now · do it · no choice · obey · get it done
do you mindgo ahead
Permission to begin
be my guest · feel free · by all means · help yourself · permission granted
do you minddeal with it
Dismissive command to accept hardship
too bad · tough luck · like it or lump it · whatever · so what
mind, did, done, doing, undone, minds, minded, minding, mindful