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Definition excuse me in British English

excuse me phrase

phrase
1

used for politely getting someone's attention

Example

Excuse me, do you know what time it is?

Synonyms and related words
hope seem respectfully
2

used for showing you are sorry because your body has made a rude noise

3

used for showing you are sorry for interrupting someone

Example

Excuse me, but there's a phone call for you.

4

used for politely asking someone to move so that you can get past them

Synonyms and related words
after you any chance of...? any luck?
5

used for politely telling someone you are leaving

Example

Excuse me for a moment - I have to make a phone call.

Synonyms and related words
hope seem respectfully
6

used for politely disagreeing with someone

Example

Excuse me, but I never said I'd pay for everything.

Synonyms and related words
absolutely not are you kidding? arguably
7

used for asking someone to repeat something

Example

'How old are you?' 'Excuse me?'

Synonyms and related words
I’m sorry pardon me excuse me
Definition excuse me in British English