i'm afraid
Idiom96/1,085used as a polite way of telling sb sth that is unpleasant or disappointing, or that you are sorry about
Heard in 54 movies · The Prestige
Out of the question, I'm afraid.
The Prestige (2006)108:45
Idioms · 96 of 1,085
used as a polite way of telling sb sth that is unpleasant or disappointing, or that you are sorry about