Meaning
I would be neglectful or careless if I didn't mention something important.
Primary Function
obligation acknowledgement opener
Communicative Purpose
highlights that the speaker feels duty-bound to point out something
Pattern
It would be remiss of; not to mention
Core Structure
It would be remiss of; not to mention
Função primária
obligation acknowledgement opener
Propósito comunicativo
highlights that the speaker feels duty-bound to point out something
Situações de gatilho
formal speeches, acknowledgments, final remarks
Contextos
professional, formal speaking
Padrão
It would be remiss of; not to mention
Estrutura central
It would be remiss of; not to mention
Slots de substituição
the person or group speaking (e.g., me, us, anyone); the point, contribution, or information being referenced
Colocados típicos
- that we couldn't have done it without
- the contribution of
- the team
Substituições comuns
- I would be remiss if I didn't mention
- I must mention
- It behooves me to mention (archaic)
Erros comuns
misspelling "remiss"; using "amiss"
Similar / contraste
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank (gratitude)
Interferências
unfamiliarity with "remiss"
Família do chunk
- formal obligation openers
Nuance
gracious, formal, conveys duty and awareness of protocol
Efeito pragmático
shows appreciation and adherence to professional etiquette
Dica de memória
remiss = negligent; I'd be remiss not to mention
Nota
This chunk is used to formally acknowledge an important point or contribution, emphasizing the speaker's duty to do so.
Upgrade path
from "I must mention" → "I would be remiss not to mention"
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