English Expression · Native
pardon me
Polite expression used to soften a contradiction
Pronunciation: say pardon me
Meaning
Polite expression used to soften a contradiction.
Example
Pardon me for stepping on your foot.
Pardon me for stepping on your foot.
Practice tips
- Practice pardon me out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for native-level learners.