have the courtesy to do something

have the courtesy to (do something)

To be kind or polite enough to do something. I was late, but luckily Sean had the courtesy to save me a seat. You guys didn't have the courtesy to bring back a donut for me? Geez! Thank goodness Tanya had the courtesy to warn me about the boss's bad mood before I went in his office and got screamed at.

See also: courtesy, have, to

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have the courtesy to do something

know when you should do something in order to be polite: You think he’d at least have the courtesy to call to say he’d be late.

See also: courtesy, have, something, to

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