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Is there a phrase like that in English?
In Russian there's a polite formal phrase "I don't dare to detain you any longer".
It is often used as a formal way to end a conversation.
Dec 7, 2015 9:00 AM
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You could say something like that, although an English speaker would probably choose something a bit less formal, like "I should probably let you go now." or "I probably shouldn't take up any more of your time."
December 7, 2015
OK, thanks.
December 7, 2015
Another alternative would be "I don't want to keep you any longer than necessary".
December 7, 2015
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