Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
i-beg-your-pardon
Phrase
/aɪ bɛɡ jʊər ˈpɑrdən/
Definition
A polite way of asking someone to repeat something or to excuse oneself for an error.
Examples
- If I may, I beg your pardon for interrupting your conversation.
- I beg your pardon, could you please say that again?
- Excuse me, I beg your pardon, but I didn’t catch your name.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when one has not heard or understood something correctly, or when one wishes to be excused for a small mistake.
Synonyms
- Excuse me
- I beg your forgiveness
- Apologies
