pardon

Pardon me for breathing/living! (informal)

something that you say when you are angry with someone because they are always criticizing you or getting annoyed with you. 'If you're just going to get in my way, James, can you leave the kitchen?' 'Oh, pardon me for breathing, I'm sure!'

See also: living

Pardon my French! (British, humorous)

something that you say which means you are sorry because you have said an impolite word. The silly sod never turned up, pardon my French.

See also: french

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(I) beg your pardon

pardon me

See also: beg

pardon me

1. please repeat what you just said. Pardon me — what did you say your name was?

2. I am sorry for what I just did. Oh, I beg your pardon! I didn't see your foot there!

3. May I please have your attention?. Pardon me, does this train go to Oakland?

4. I do not agree with what you just said. Pardon me, but I think you've got it backwards.

excuse me