Saying "excuse me" is polite when you need to pass by someone.

Meaning: This means that when you need to walk past someone, you should say "excuse me" to let them know that you are there and that you would like to pass.

Choice of Words: Excuse means to forgive or overlook a mistake or offense. Me is the first person singular pronoun, referring to the speaker. Pass by means to move past someone or something. When you say "excuse me," you are asking someone to forgive you for interrupting them or for needing to pass by them.

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