• БЫЛА БЫ ЧЕСТЬ ПРЕДЛОЖЕНА <ПРИЛОЖЕНА obs> coll
[sent; these forms only; fixed WO]
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⇒ used to express indifference toward another's refusal to accept an invitation or offer, or his refusal to agree to sth.:
- at least I offered <tried, asked etc>;
- it's your loss;
- you had your chance.
♦ Не хочешь ехать с нами - не надо, была бы честь предложена. If you don't want to come with us, don't come - at least I offered.