pardon me

phrase

Meaning

A polite expression used to apologize for a minor social error or to ask someone to repeat what they just said.

Examples

Pardon me, I didn't mean to step on your foot.
Pardon me, could you please repeat the name of the street?

Synonyms: sorry, excuse me, beg your pardon

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pardon me

phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrdən miː/

Definition

A polite expression used to apologize for a minor social error or to ask someone to repeat what they just said.

Examples

Pardon me, I didn't mean to step on your foot.
Pardon me, could you please repeat the name of the street?
She whispered, 'Pardon me,' as she squeezed past the other guests to reach the door.

Synonyms of pardon me

Words with a similar meaning to pardon me:

sorry
excuse me
beg your pardon

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