excuse me

INTERJECTION

pardon me

Synonyms

WEAK

I beg your pardon I'm sorry forgive me sorry

Example Sentences

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Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to check if the singing cat has folded my sweaters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to put on “The Brutalist” soundtrack for the 100th time this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025

As it turns out we have three outhouses, excuse me “Johns” to turn to as a potential replacement for the outgoing Mitch.

From Salon • Feb. 29, 2024

Her 90-second viral clip, filmed at a driving range, shows her finish a swing as a male voice off-camera immediately chips in with an "excuse me".

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

“Please excuse me while I escort this extremely disturbed and neurotic child to the other side of the car,” said Tootie.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo