How to Say SORRY in English Everybody makes mistakes. Learn how to apologise (say sorry) for your mistakes even before you make them. Ways to apologize: • Sorry. • I’m sorry. • I’m so sorry! • Sorry for your loss. (a person or pet died) • Sorry to hear that. (after someone shares bad news such as a child’s illness or a job loss) • I apologise. (you’ve made an error) • Sorry for keeping you waiting. • Sorry I’m late. • Please forgive me. • Sorry, I didn’t mean to do that. (you did something by accident) • Excuse me (you need to get by OR your body released gas) • Pardon me (you need to interrupt OR same as “excuse me”) • I owe you an apology. (your mistake happened a while ago) • Will you forgive me? • I regret to inform you that (when you are giving someone bad news) • My humble/deepest/sincere apologies (saying that thou are sorry for doing something) Slang for “I’m sorry” : • My bad (common among teenagers) • Whoops (casual) • Oops, sorry. (casual or sarcastic) When words are not enough: • bring flowers • bring a hot coffee or tea • bring a bottle of wine • leave an apology phone message • send an e-card
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