Speak like a native speaker: Phrases to say I'm sorry (N°4)
I'm back with another post to make you get the gist of what to say when apologizing with an array of other expressions not just the ones based on 'I'm sorry' or 'sorry'.
Understanding a language implies you to be able to store a miscellany of other set phrases to be in the game when it comes to first understanding and then speaking a target language.
Take advantage of pre-defined phrases to improve your English skills
- Sorry = My apologies = I beg your pardon = I beg your forgiveness = Accept my apologies
- I'm rueful = I'm remorseful = I'm repentant = I'm regretful
- Very sorry to hear about Ann not landing the job
- Give a heads up = I plan to make this right
- Please forgive me = I'm at fault and take full responsibility = Forgive and forget, please
- Let bygones be bygones = Wipe the slate clean
- Bury the hatchet = Think no more of it = Make allowances for it
- Bear with me = Stop feeling resentful towards me
- I can't apologize enough = Please accept my sincerest apologies
- Pardon me = Excuse me =
- My bad = My mistake = My fault
- Sorry about that = Whoops or Oops
- I can't forget, but I can forgive you = I choose to let go of the past
- I'm choosing healing and peace over conflict = I'm choosing healing and peace rather than conflict
- I'm taking my strength back by forgiving you
- I understand. We all make mistakes = Thank you for the apology
- I won't let that happen again = I will use every endeavour to stay away from misdemeanour or any misconduct
- Give me another chance to redeem myself = Give me another chance to make amends
- Let me give myself a chance to do the right thing = Let me get my act together = Let me turn over a new leaf
- Give me a chance to better myself = Give me a chance to improve
- Can I have a chance to get back to who I was before? = Can I have a chance to become who I was before?
- What business is it of yours? = What does it have to do with you?
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