Would you be so kind as to...

Meaning

Very polite and formal request for assistance.

Examples

• John: I have a large package that needs to be moved. Would you be so kind as to help me?
• Alice: Of course, John. <b>Would you be so kind as to</b> tell me where it needs to go?
• John: To the storage room, please.
• Alice: Certainly. Let's get it moved. It's quite heavy, so I appreciate your help! <b>Would you be so kind as to</b> lift this end?