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Old 30-December-2006, 10:27 PM
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Not to mention: the funny thing is that "not to put too fine a point on it" is an apologetic phrase that usually precedes exactly that, putting too fine a point on it.
Just like every other apologetic statement.

"I don't know the details, but..."
"I'm not racist, but..." (these ones are invariably the funniest)
"I'm not an expert in this area, but..."
"Not to put you down, but..."
"Not that it matters, but..."
"Not to generalize/simplify, but..."

Also, you used one, "not to mention," and then you mentioned it.
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