I hope I am not asking too much vs I am sorry if I am asking too much

Both sentences are correct, but they express different ideas. 'I hope I am not asking too much' expresses a desire for not being burdensome, while 'I am sorry if I am asking too much' acknowledges the possibility of being burdensome and apologizes for it.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a desire not to be burdensome.

" I hope I am not asking too much"

This phrase is used when someone wants to make a request but is concerned about imposing too much on the other person.

Examples:

I hope I am not asking too much, but could you help me with this project?

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Last updated: October 26, 2024

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Mar 24, 2021 ... Hello all, I am a novice in image processing and I hope I am not asking too much at once :slightly_smiling_face: I have lambda scans ...
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Sep 7, 2013 ... I hope I am not asking too much & not discussing things already discussed. 7-Sep-2013, 10:30 #2 · vinny · View Profile · View Forum Posts ...
Apr 30, 2021 ... Would Olivier Poitrey and/or Romain Cointepas be so kind and give us a fair respond? I hope I am not asking too much from you. Thank you.
Jul 7, 2011 ... ( J'espere que je ne pas trop de demander" - I hope I am not asking too much (have i got it right i wonder). Here's a joke in english, ' An ...

Alternatives:

I hope this isn't too much to ask
I hope I'm not being too demanding

This phrase is correct and commonly used to apologize for potentially being burdensome.

" I am sorry if I am asking too much"

This phrase is used when someone is aware that their request may be excessive and wants to express regret for it.

Examples:

I am sorry if I am asking too much, but could you spare some time to help me?

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Last updated: October 26, 2024

Jul 8, 2021 ... I am sorry if I am asking too much or if is confusing what I am asking, but I would be really greatful if you could throw some light here ...
Nov 5, 2023 ... I am sorry if I am asking too much but can i send you my vocals maybe you will figure something that I haven't yet, that will be really helpful.
Jul 31, 2021 ... I am sorry if I am asking too much of you. Rosalie July 31, 2021, 6:19pm 4. I would like to add that the issue appears to be tied to one ...
Feb 12, 2021 ... ... i am sorry if i am asking too much but please...... Show more Less. Upvote if this is a helpful reply. Downvote if this reply isn't helpful.
Where do High Quality Weapons come from besides Ranked War caches? I'am sorry if I'am asking too much questions to be tasteful. I'am an curious dude, somewhat ...
Feb 6, 2021 ... eventually as i? i am sorry if i am asking too much but i am a bit insecure when it comes to these things. Show more Less.
Aug 18, 2018 ... I am sorry if I am asking too much questions. This is very new to me and I am still putting the puzzles together. Find Reply. 08-20-2018, 05 ...
Dec 6, 2023 ... I am sorry if I am asking too much but this is my first 3D project :sweat_smile: Just as a comment, I had the LitShaderMode set to Both and ...
Feb 27, 2023 ... If more details are needed please let me know and I am sorry if I am asking too much. I just started using Make this past week and am really ...
Jul 25, 2010 ... Also, and I am sorry if I am asking too much, the primary/input rating on a transformer should be like equal to the wall? And the output ...

Alternatives:

I apologize if this is too much to ask
I'm sorry if I'm being too demanding

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