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Definition pardon me in British English

pardon me phrase

phrase
1

used for saying 'sorry' when you do something rude, for example interrupt someone or make a rude noise with your body

2

used for politely disagreeing with what someone has said

Example

Pardon me, but those numbers aren't right.

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3

used for politely asking someone to repeat something

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4

used when you want to pass someone in a small space

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Definition pardon me in British English