I beg your pardon
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/aɪ bɛɡ jɔːr ˈpɑːdən/
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A polite way of asking someone to repeat what was said or of apologising for a mistake.
Examples
I beg your pardon, I missed the last part of your presentation.
I beg your pardon, that was an unkind comment.
I beg your pardon, could you clarify that point for me?
I beg your pardon, I was wrong about the deadline.
I beg your pardon, I didn't hear what you just mentioned.
Similar words
I'm sorryI apologize
Excuse me
I didn't catch that
Would you mind saying that again?
Could you repeat that?
Pardon me
Pardon me
Excuse me
Forgive me
Meanings
Examples
I beg your pardon, could you say that again?
I beg your pardon, I missed the last part of your presentation.
I beg your pardon, would you mind repeating the instructions?
I beg your pardon, I didn't hear what you just mentioned.
I beg your pardon, could you clarify that point for me?
I beg your pardon, may I ask you to repeat the question?
Similar words
Excuse me
Pardon me
Could you repeat that?
Would you mind saying that again?
I didn't catch that
Examples
I beg your pardon, I didn't mean to interrupt.
I beg your pardon, that was an unkind comment.
I beg your pardon, I spilled coffee on your report.
I beg your pardon, I was wrong about the deadline.
I beg your pardon, please accept my sincere apology.
I beg your pardon, I didn't realize that would offend you.
Similar words
I'm sorryExcuse me
Pardon me
I apologize
Forgive me
FAQ
What does I beg your pardon mean?
It is a polite way of asking someone to repeat what was said or of apologising for a mistake.
How do I use I beg your pardon to ask someone to repeat something?
Say I beg your pardon when you didn’t hear or understand, to request the speaker to repeat.
When should I say I beg your pardon as an apology?
Use it to express a courteous apology for having done something wrong or caused offense.
Is I beg your pardon formal or informal?
What are some alternatives to I beg your pardon for asking to repeat?
Alternatives include Excuse me, Pardon me, “Could you repeat that?”, “Would you mind saying that again?”, “I didn’t catch that”.
What are some alternatives to I beg your pardon for apologising?
Alternatives include I’m sorry, Excuse me, Pardon me, “I apologize”, “Forgive me”.
Can I beg your pardon be used in casual conversation?
It is generally used in formal contexts, so it sounds out of place in casual conversation.
Does I beg your pardon have any other meanings?
The phrase has two main uses: requesting a repeat and offering an apology.
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