mea culpa

An admission or expression of guilt or personal error. The Latin phrase literally means "through my fault." You're right, I should have done more thorough research before making such bold accusations. Mea culpa!

my bad

That was my mistake; I admit that that was my fault. Primarily heard in US. Susan: "Jerry, I asked you to do the dishes an hour ago, and they're still piled in the sink!" Jerry: "Oops, my bad, honey. I'll do them right now."

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my bad

VERY INFORMAL

People say my bad to mean that something is their fault. Whoops! Sorry dudes! My bad!

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my bad

used to acknowledge responsibility for a mistake. North American informal

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mea ˈculpa

(from Latin, often humorous) used when you are admitting that something is your fault: ‘Who broke this glass?’ ‘Mea culpa,’ Frank said.

The meaning of the Latin phrase is ‘my fault’.

ˈmy bad

(American English, informal) used when you are admitting that something is your fault or that you have made a mistake: I’m sorry — my bad. ♢ No, it’s my bad. I’m the one that got caught taking stuff.

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My bad

phr. It’s my fault and I’m sorry. My bad. It won’t happen again.

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my bad

Slang

Used to acknowledge that one is at fault.

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mea culpa

It’s my fault, my mistake. The term was taken over from Latin as far back as the 1200s and continues to be used in this way. Ian Rankin had it in Strip Jack (1992), “‘You haven’t had a proper lock fitted yet.’ ‘Mea culpa, Inspector. Fear not, one’s on its way.’” A newer slangy version of this ancient Latin expression is my bad, only a few decades old but ubiquitous enough to be considered a cliché. Novelist John Lescroart used it in The Hunt Club (2009): “‘Yeah, you’re right, I’m sorry. My bad.’ Juhle hung his head.”

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References in periodicals archive

Comparing the results of EDA and 10% MEA, the C[O.sub.2] removal efficiency of 10% MEA is higher than of EDA without S[O.sub.2], and the decrease extent is smaller than EDA with the increase of S[O.sub.2] concentration.

Optimization of C[O.sub.2] Absorption Characteristic under the Influence of S[O.sub.2] in Flue Gas by Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactor

Nick Turner, MD of Bespoke Hotels International, added: "IFA HR has been one of the foremost hospitality investment groups in the MEA region for some time, so entering into such an alliance is immensely beneficial for Bespoke.

IFA Hotel Investments & Bespoke Hotels join in MEA

To fit all this cycling around the rest of her life, mum Katy explained Mea had been cycling short distances in the morning before school, with longer sessions in the evening.

Mea, 9, putting in miles to raise cash for Africa

" The MEA will soon communicate to the DDA the required allotment for each application in the new diplomatic area," Kumar added.

Centre to expand Delhi's diplomatic enclave

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In a paper published in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, they point out that diethylenetriamine (DETA) is similar to MEA, but is much less volatile and contains multiple amine groups.

New chemical combination could improve carbon capture

The company said its new apps are designed exclusively for Apple TV and work with MEA Mobile's iGloLEDset, a kit which comes with a 16 foot strip of color lights and can be controlled with an iPhone or iPad.

MEA Mobile releases three Apple TV enabled apps

Monoethanolamine (MEA)--carbon organic compound with a hydrogen group on the one carbon atom and an amine group on the other--is released into biosphere almost exclusively from anthropogenic sources.

Microbiological reduction of monoethanolamine waste toxicity/ Mikrobiologinis monoetilamino atlieku toksiskumo mazinimo budas

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HVAC-R specialist Daikin says relocating itsMiddle East and Africa (MEA) is "in line with plans to support growth and expand throughout the region".

New regional HQ to boost Daikin MEA expansion

Daikin, a leading global innovator and provider of advanced, high-quality air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration (HVAC-R) products and solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications, has relocated the head office of the company's Middle East and Africa (MEA) division, in line with plans to support growth and expand throughout the region.

Daikin relocates MEA regional head office

The new company, called Bespin Global MEA is set to launch this month.

Bespin Global acquires Falcon 9 to boost the Middle East cloud industry

Summary: Organisations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are expected to invest over $8.47 billion on Internet of Things (IoT) technologies this year, according to a recent industry report.

IoT spending in MEA to surpass $8 billion this year: IDC