Pardon me
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Apologetic Tone
Use a sincere voice when seeking forgiveness to sound genuine.
Pardon me, that was entirely my fault.
Pro Tip 2/3Quick Recovery
Follow 'pardon me' with an immediate remedy or offer of correction.
Pardon me, let me clean that up right away.
Pro Tip 3/3Accept Responsibility
It implies your acknowledgment of the mistake, showing accountability.
Pardon me, I should have been more careful.
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