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Not to be critical 

A phrase uttered after one has usually lambasted or insulted someones life or lifestlyle. This is pure sarcasam at its best, and if used properly makes the person feel confused, and unsure of what you just told them. The term always means you are actually being overly critical and are just trying to defuse a small amout of your criticism.
dude 1 : How did you like my new girl?

dude 2 : I knew her in high school she used to be a real slut.

dude 1 : What the fuck is that supposed to mean?

dude 2 : Not to be critical, just sayin.

dude 1 : oh, allright it"s cool.

dude 2 *shakes head in disbelief*

Not to be rude but 

A phrase used at the beginning of a sentence indicating the person really IS about to be rude.
"Not to be rude but" those pants make your ass look fat.
Not to be rude but by Thisnametaken September 26, 2008

Not to be picky, but...

A verbal warning that the speaker is about to be picky.
"Not to be picky, but... do you really thing that necklace goes with that blouse?"
Not to be picky, but... by mum61e January 16, 2012

Not-to-be-a-brit-but-tea 

One of the best blogs on tumblr, pretty sure they're a god. They also seem immortal??
Oh man I only have coffee, not-to-be-a-brit-but-tea will not be happy...

not to be fucked with 

when someone is so bad ass, you can't even fuck with them
Nate Garner is so hot he's not to be fucked with