Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь

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БЫЛА БЫ ЧЕСТЬ ПРЕДЛОЖЕНА (ПРИ-ЛОЖЕНАobs)coll(sentthese forms onlyfixedWO

used to express indifference toward another's refusal to accept an invitation or offer, or his refusal to agree tosth.: at least I offered (tried, askedetc)
itfs your lossyou had your chance.
Не хочешь ехать с нами - не надо, была бы честь предложена. If you don't want to come with us, don't come - at least I offered.