I didn't catch that remark. and I didn't get that.; I didn't hear you

I didn't (quite) catch that

Please repeat what you said; I didn't or couldn't hear you. A: "Do you need anything from the shop?" B: "What? I didn't quite catch that—the oven fan was too loud." A: "I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that." B: "That's because you're not wearing your hearing aids, Grandpa!" I didn't quite catch that. What did you say your name was?

See also: catch, that

I didn't (quite) catch that (last) remark

Please repeat what you said; I didn't or couldn't hear you. A: "Do you need anything from the shop?" B: "What? I didn't quite catch that last remark—the oven fan was too loud." A: "I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that remark." B: "That's because you're not wearing your hearing aids, Grandpa!" I didn't quite catch that last remark. What did he say happened at the restaurant?

See also: catch, remark, that

I didn't get that

Please repeat what you said; I didn't or couldn't hear you. A: "Do you need anything from the shop?" B: "Sorry, I didn't get that—the oven fan was too loud. What did you say?" A: "I'm sorry, I didn't get that." B: "That's because you're not wearing your hearing aids, Grandpa!" I didn't get that. What did you say your name was?

See also: get, that

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I didn't (quite) catch that (last) remark. and I didn't get that.; I didn't hear you.

I didn't hear what you said, so would you please repeat it. John: What did you say? I didn't quite catch that last remark. Jane: I said it's really a hot day. Bill: Have a nice time, if you can. Sally: I didn't get that. Bill: Have a nice time! Enjoy!

See also: and, catch, get, hear, that

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