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Definition I beg your pardon in British English

I beg your pardon phrase

phrase
1

used for asking someone to repeat something because you did not hear them. 'Pardon?' or 'Sorry?' are less formal ways of saying this

Example

'Are you ready to leave?' 'I beg your pardon?' 'I was just asking if you're ready to leave.'

Synonyms and related words
I’m sorry pardon me excuse me
2

used for saying you are sorry because you have made a slight mistake, for example because you have stood on someone's foot. 'Sorry' is a less formal way of saying this

Example

Oh, I beg your pardon, I didn't realize this was your chair.

3

used for showing that you disagree very strongly with what someone has just said

Example

'Jenny doesn't concentrate when she's driving.' 'I beg your pardon! She's a very good driver!'

Synonyms and related words
absolutely not are you kidding? arguably
Definition I beg your pardon in British English