Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
i-beg-your-pardon
Phrase
/ˈaɪ bɛɡ jʊər ˈpɑrdən/
Definition
A phrase used to politely ask someone to repeat something they have said, or to express that something said was surprising or offensive.
Examples
- “I beg your pardon, I didn’t quite hear that.”
- “If I make a mistake, I beg your pardon!”
- “I beg your pardon, but I find that statement rather shocking.”
Meaning
It conveys a request for clarification or indicates that one is taken aback or slightly offended by what was said.
Synonyms
- Excuse me
- Sorry?
- Pardon me
- I beg your leave
