Would it be too much trouble to...

Meaning

Politely asks for help, acknowledging potential inconvenience.

Examples

• John: I need help with this report.
• Alice: Sure, what do you need?
• John: <b>Would it be too much trouble to</b> proofread it for me?
• Alice: Not at all. Happy to help. But next time, please organize your thoughts better, because <b>Would it be too much trouble to</b> do it again later will be a problem