do somebody the courtesy of doing something

do (one) the courtesy of (doing something)

To be considerate enough to do a particular thing. Would you at least do me the courtesy of not interrupting me? I watched him throw my résumé right in the trash—he didn't even do me the courtesy of waiting until I'd left! Well, why don't you do your next girlfriend the courtesy of being faithful, huh?

See also: courtesy, of

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do somebody the courtesy of doing something

be polite by doing the thing that is mentioned: Please do me the courtesy of listening to what I’m saying.

See also: courtesy, of, somebody, something

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