Meaning of the word "pardon me" in English
What does "pardon me" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pardon me
US /pɑːr.dən miː/
UK /pɑː.dən miː/
Phrase
1.
used to apologize for a minor offense or to politely get someone's attention
Example:
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Oh, pardon me, I didn't see you there.
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Pardon me, could you tell me the way to the station?
2.
used to ask someone to repeat something because you did not hear or understand it
Example:
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Pardon me? I didn't quite catch that.
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He said something about leaving, but I just heard 'pardon me?'
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