Synonyms and antonyms of Ways of interrupting someone in American Thesaurus

I’m sorry ()

used for politely interrupting someone, especially to ask them a question

wait a minute/second ()

used for telling someone to be patient while you think

hang on (British)

Britishspoken used for saying that you have just realized something

just a minute/moment/second ()

used when interrupting someone, especially when you disagree with what they are saying

hang on/hold on a minute ()

used for asking someone to wait for a short period of time, especially someone who you are talking to on the telephone

wait a minute/second ()

used for saying that you disagree with what someone is saying or doing, or that you want them to listen to you

I hate to bother/interrupt/trouble etc. you ()

a polite way of saying you are sorry for interrupting someone or asking them for something

don’t tell me ()

used for interrupting someone because you think you know what they are going to say and want to say it yourself

say what? ()

used for asking someone to repeat what they have said, especially when you are surprised by it