I’m sorry

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A way to express regret, typically for something you did wrong.

I'm sorry for breaking your toy, I didn't mean to do it.

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I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. Could you repeat it?

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I'm so sorry for your loss.

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I'm sorry for breaking your toy, I didn't mean to do it.

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I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. Could you repeat it?

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I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Pro Tip 1/3

Use 'I'm sorry' to show you truly regret your actions and understand their impact.

I'm sorry I lost your book; it was careless of me.

Pro Tip 2/3

In some cultures, overusing 'I'm sorry' can seem insincere.

I realized that saying 'I'm sorry' for small mistakes seemed excessive.

Pro Tip 3/3

Body language should match your words to show that you mean 'I'm sorry'.

I'm sorry, she said, with tears in her eyes.

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