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pardon me
01
*** used to politely get somebody’s attention, especially somebody you do not know
Examples
Pardon me, does this train go to Oakland?
02
*** used to show respect before disagreeing with someone
Examples
Pardon me, but I think you have that wrong.
03
*** used to politely ask somebody to move so that you can get past them
04
*** used to say that you are sorry for interrupting somebody
Examples
Pardon me, are you finished, madam?
05
*** used for showing you are sorry because your body has made a rude noise or doing something wrong
Examples
Oh, pardon me, I did n’t mean to disturb you.
06
*** used when you did not hear what somebody said and you want them to repeat it
Examples
Pardon me? I did n't hear you.
