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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 catch your name

I didn't hear your name. Typically prompts the listener to repeat their name. A: "Sorry, I didn't catch your name." B: "I'm Joe. Nice to meet you." I didn't catch your name, sonny. Could you say it louder this time? A: "I'm afraid I didn't catch your name." B: "Oh, I'm Tiffany. I can help you coordinate any day trips you might want to take during your vacation."

See also: catch, name

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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