CEFR B1

beg your pardon

idiomatic phrase

Meaning

A polite, traditional phrase used to apologize for a minor mistake or to ask someone to repeat what they just said.

Examples

I beg your pardon, I didn't mean to step on your foot.
Beg your pardon, could you please say that again more slowly?

Synonyms: sorry, excuse me, pardon me, I apologize

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beg your pardon (B1)

idiomatic phrase

Pronunciation: bɛɡ jɔːr ˈpɑːrdən

Definition

A polite, traditional phrase used to apologize for a minor mistake or to ask someone to repeat what they just said.

Examples

I beg your pardon, I didn't mean to step on your foot.
Beg your pardon, could you please say that again more slowly?
She said, 'Beg your pardon,' after interrupting the speaker during the meeting.

Synonyms of beg your pardon

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