phrase

• 1Used to express polite apology.

  More example sentences

  • ‘I beg your pardon for intruding’

  Synonyms

  what did you say, what, eh, I beg your pardon, beg pardon, sorry, excuse me, say again

  1. 1.1Used to indicate that one has not heard or understood something.
     More example sentences

     • ‘I beg your pardon—I'm afraid I didn't catch that’
  2. 1.2Used to express one's anger or indignation at what someone has just said.
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     • ‘“I beg your pardon!” Beecham snapped’