have the courtesy to do something
idiomPart ofcourtesy
have the courtesy to do something — idiom
1. used to say that someone should behave politely in a particular situation, espec
1.idiom
Definition
used to say that someone should behave politely in a particular situation, especially when they have failed to do so
Example
Shirin wished her neighbour had had the courtesy to warn her about the noisy renovation.
At least he could have the courtesy to admit that he made a mistake.