Examples of 'modesty forbids' in a sentence

Meaning of "modesty forbids"

modesty forbids: This phrase is often used humorously to suggest that someone is being humble or discreet about their achievements or qualities

How to use "modesty forbids" in a sentence

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modesty forbids
My modesty forbids me from asking the cause.
Written communications worthy men whose names to call their modesty forbids me.
Modesty forbids me from telling you.
As well as his extremely sensitive modesty forbids him to tell about this in public.
My modesty forbids me to faithfully that you would give to me so honest compliments.
Oh, well, my natural modesty forbids me to believe.
Modesty forbids acknowledgement.
Also Tibetan, Manchu, Siamese, and six or eight others which modesty forbids me to mention.
Modesty forbids me commenting.
Yes, seems I have heard something about it . Modesty forbids.
My modesty forbids.
Modesty forbids the Headmaster and his wife from receiving the tribute they deserve.
Unfortunately, modesty forbids me from announcing my conclusion.
Modesty forbids me to agree with you, sir.
Well, gentlemen, modesty forbids my adding anything to that.

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Modesty forbids my agreement, but you are right.
Hey, modesty forbids.
Modesty forbids me to believe it was other than exaggeration… flattery.
Alas, modesty forbids such a claim.
My modesty forbids me to believe that you are truthful to someone like me -.
Oh, modesty forbids.
Modesty forbids me from taking such praise, Miss Mayor.
Modesty forbids me to say that I am brilliant at organising, but I am brilliant at organising.
Modesty forbids explaining exactly how I know … but I have an infallible barometer of her proximity.
Modesty forbids me to agree with you, sir . But yes.
Modesty forbids me from taking such praise, Miss Mayor . Oh, sorry.

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Examples of using Forbids
Pakistan law strictly forbids forced conversions
God forbids that we succumb to such impertinence
Your grandfather forbids her to come anyway
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