Today’s English
August 25th, 2017
August 25th, 2017
To err is human, to forgive is divine, isn’t it? You say “sorry" when you hurt someone, do something wrong or making inconveniences to others. Many people think that It’s a polite way of expressing your sadness or sympathy for something, a way of keeping good manners. But one should avoid repeatedly using “sorry” and “thank you" because the former means that you often commit mistakes and the latter is an evidence than you often seek help from others. One of the former chief ministers of Tamil Nadu, Aringnar Anna once condemned his subordinate for the frequent use of sorry as follows: “Shut up! I’m not a lorry to carry your sorry.”
How to apologize in English in different situations?
1.I’m sorry to hear that you have lost your job.
2.I’m sorry to say that I can’t help you any more.
3.I’m extremely sorry bro! I couldn’t attend your reception.
4.I’m terribly sorry! I’m late.
5.I shouldn’t have taken your car. I’m sorry about that.
6.His thesis/ project is in a sorry state and he couldn’t complete even after 4 years.
7.We would like to apologize for the inconvenience you had here.
8.She owes me an apology for doing that.
9.It’s not my fault, so I made no apology for that.
10.Don’t permit your kids to have access to Facebook and Internet. It’s “better safe than sorry.”
11.Excuse me, can I go this way to Bus stand?
12.Excuse me! May I have your pen, please?
13.Excuse/pardon my French (=sorry for swearing), she will never pass the exam.
14.Forgive me for interrupting you madam, why should we do that urgently today itself?
15.Forgive and forget bro. Don’t talk about his mistake again and again.
16.Pardon sir/madam. (=please repeat what you said. I don’t hear you.)
17.Everyone knows, it’s a pardonable mistake. Take it easy.
18.It’s enough. Let him off the hook. (=forgive him and don’t punish him any more, leave him free)
19.I can’t turn a blind eye to whatever you do. (=I can’t forgive and neglect)
20.I can’t turn a deaf ear to whatever he says. Let me teach him a lesson soon.
21.It’s time to repent for your sin. Don’t do it at least hereafter.
22.He was guilt-ridden / She had a guilt trip that he shouldn’t have left his parents alone in the village.
23.Please send her your regrets for not attending the party.
24.It’s no use crying over spilled milk. Don’t repeat it again at least hereafter.
25.Doesn’t it prick your conscience? First make your apology to her.
1.I’m sorry to hear that you have lost your job.
2.I’m sorry to say that I can’t help you any more.
3.I’m extremely sorry bro! I couldn’t attend your reception.
4.I’m terribly sorry! I’m late.
5.I shouldn’t have taken your car. I’m sorry about that.
6.His thesis/ project is in a sorry state and he couldn’t complete even after 4 years.
7.We would like to apologize for the inconvenience you had here.
8.She owes me an apology for doing that.
9.It’s not my fault, so I made no apology for that.
10.Don’t permit your kids to have access to Facebook and Internet. It’s “better safe than sorry.”
11.Excuse me, can I go this way to Bus stand?
12.Excuse me! May I have your pen, please?
13.Excuse/pardon my French (=sorry for swearing), she will never pass the exam.
14.Forgive me for interrupting you madam, why should we do that urgently today itself?
15.Forgive and forget bro. Don’t talk about his mistake again and again.
16.Pardon sir/madam. (=please repeat what you said. I don’t hear you.)
17.Everyone knows, it’s a pardonable mistake. Take it easy.
18.It’s enough. Let him off the hook. (=forgive him and don’t punish him any more, leave him free)
19.I can’t turn a blind eye to whatever you do. (=I can’t forgive and neglect)
20.I can’t turn a deaf ear to whatever he says. Let me teach him a lesson soon.
21.It’s time to repent for your sin. Don’t do it at least hereafter.
22.He was guilt-ridden / She had a guilt trip that he shouldn’t have left his parents alone in the village.
23.Please send her your regrets for not attending the party.
24.It’s no use crying over spilled milk. Don’t repeat it again at least hereafter.
25.Doesn’t it prick your conscience? First make your apology to her.
“Apologizing does not always mean you're wrong and the other person is right. It just means you value your relationship more than your ego.”
-Mark Matthews
-Mark Matthews
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