Phrases

Apologies and Excuses

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I'm sorry.

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A general apology.

Excuse me.

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Used to get someone's attention or apologize for a minor inconvenience.

I apologize.

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A more formal apology.

I'm really sorry.

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A stronger expression of apology.

Please forgive me.

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Asking for forgiveness.

That's alright.

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Used to accept an apology.

It's okay.

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Used to accept an apology.

No problem.

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Used to accept an apology, implying it's not a big deal.

I didn't mean to...

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Explaining an unintentional action.

I didn't realize...

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Explaining a lack of awareness.

My apologies.

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A formal apology.

Forgive me.

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Asking for forgiveness.

I'm so sorry.

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A very strong expression of apology.

I beg your pardon.

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A formal apology, often for interrupting.

I'm to blame.

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Taking responsibility.

It was my fault.

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Taking responsibility.

Sorry about that.

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A casual apology.

I'm very sorry.

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A strong expression of apology.

I feel bad.

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Expressing remorse.

Let me make it up to you.

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Offering amends.

I apologize for...

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A formal way to express regret.

Please forgive me.

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A polite way to ask for forgiveness.

I'm really sorry.

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A common expression of regret.

I didn't mean to...

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Expressing unintentional wrongdoing.

My apologies.

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A formal and concise apology.

I take full responsibility.

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Accepting blame completely.

It was my fault.

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A simple and direct admission of guilt.

I'm so sorry, I messed up.

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Informal expression of regret for a mistake.

Forgive my...

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Asking for forgiveness for a specific action.

I should have...

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Expressing regret for a past action.

I'm to blame.

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Accepting responsibility for something negative.

I feel terrible about...

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Expressing strong regret.

I owe you an apology.

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Acknowledging the need to apologize.

I sincerely apologize.

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Expressing a genuine apology.

I regret...

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Expressing sadness or remorse about something.

Excuse me.

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A polite way to get attention or apologize for a minor offense.

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