Excuse me.

Meaning: This is a way to apologize for something you have done or said. It's like saying, I'm sorry for what I did.

Choice of Words: Excuse means to forgive or overlook something. Me means the person speaking. When you put them together, "Excuse me" means to ask someone to forgive you for something you have done or said.

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Related Expressions

• Saying "excuse me" is polite when you need to pass by someone.
• I always say "Excuse me" when I burp.
• Ignorance is not an excuse.
• Excuse me, can I ask a question?
• He realized power, strength, not excuse for cruelty.