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[โ€“] ADTJ@feddit.uk 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Isn't it short for "I'm afraid to say"?

As in, it gives me discomfort to tell you.

[โ€“] ChaoticEntropy@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago

As if every person is a feudal lord who might strike you down for your impudence.