Excuse me …
Pardon me …
Excuse me for asking …
If you don’t mind my asking …
It’s none of my business, but …
If I may say so …
If I may be so bold …
If it’s okay with you …
If it pleases you …
Please be advised that …
For your information …
It is a pleasure to inform you that …
We regret to inform you that …
As you are aware …
As you are no doubt aware …
As you know …
As you might know …
As you may already know …
(To make a) long story short …
What I would like to say is …
But I just wanted to say …
By the way …
Not that it’s any of my business …
As you requested …
For your convenience …
We apologize for the inconvenience …
With your safety in mind …
With your comfort in mind …
Do you speak French?
French ≈ Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, etc.
Do you know any French?
Do you speak any French?
I’m sorry. I don’t understand.
I’m sorry. I don’t speak French.
French ≈ Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, etc.
I’m sorry. My French isn’t very good.
I only speak a little French.
Pardon me?
Excuse me?
Again(, please).
I’m sorry?
I’m sorry. I missed that.
missed that = failed to hear what was said
I didn’t quite get that.
to get that = to hear or understand what was said
I’m sorry. What?
What?
What was that?
Come again. (folksy)
Huh? (informal or rude)
Could you please repeat yourself?
Could you please repeat that?
I don’t understand you.
I can’t understand you.
I can’t hear you.
Please speak more slowly.
Could you please speak slower?
Could you please speak louder?
Could you write it down, please?
Please write it out.
Could you spell that?
What time is it?
Could you tell me what time it is?
Could you please tell me the time?
Could you give me the time?
Do you know what time it is?
Do you know the time?
Do you happen to have the time?
Do you have the correct time?
Do you have the time?
Could I bother you for the time?
It’s twelve noon.
It’s noon.
It’s twelve midnight.
It’s midnight.
It’s three.
It’s three o’clock.
It’s three o’clock sharp.
It’s three o’clock on the dot.
It’s three o’clock on the nose. (informal)
It’s exactly three o’clock.
It’s almost three.
It’s not quite three.
It’s just after three.
It’s ten after three.
It’s ten after.
It’s ten minutes after three.
It’s ten past three.
It’s ten past.
It’s three fifteen.
It’s a quarter past three.
It’s three thirty.
It’s half past three.
It’s half past.
It’s three forty.
It’s twenty to four.
It’s twenty till four.
It’s twenty minutes till four.
It’s three forty-five.
It’s quarter to four.
It’s a quarter of four.
It’s quarter to.
It’s a quarter of.
It’s a quarter till.
It’s a quarter till four.
It’s ten minutes to four.
It’s ten to four.
It’s ten to.
It’s ten of.
It’s ten till.
Is this clock right?
I think my watch needs a new battery.
This clock is fast.
This clock is slow.
My watch is running fast.
My watch has been running slow.
Excuse me.
Pardon me.
Coming through.
Could I get by, please?
Watch your feet!
After you.
Ladies first.
You first.
Age before beauty. (jocular cliché)
Be my guest.
I’m sorry.
Forgive me.
Sorry to be a bother.
Sorry to be a pest.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Please forgive the inconvenience.
Same to you.
Likewise.
Likewise, I’m sure. (cliché)
Thank you.
Of course.
Be happy to.
Fine.
Great.
Super. (slang)
I’ll be there in just a moment.
I’ll be right with you.
I’ll be with you in a moment.
Could I be excused?
May I be excused?
Might I be excused? (formal)
Good afternoon.
Good evening.
Good morning.
Good day.
Good night.
Have a nice day.
Good-bye.
Bye.
Bye-bye.
Farewell.
Good-bye until later.
Good-bye until next time.
Good-bye for now.
So long.
Ta-ta.
Farewell.
Cheerio.
See you later.
See you later, alligator. (slang)
Later, gator. (slang)
Later.
I’ll try to catch you later.
Catch you later.
See you.
See ya.
See you around.
Take care.
Mr. Smith to see Dr. Jones.
I’m here to see Mrs. Hodges.
Could you please tell Mr. Smith I’m here?
I have an appointment with Mrs. Jones.
We trust you will find the above to be of assistance.
We trust you will find everything in order.
Thank you for your attention to the above.
If there’s anything you need, please don’t hesitate to ask.
If we may be of further assistance, please don’t hesitate to call.
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call.
I’d like my check now, please.
I’d like my payment now, please.
No, I don’t think so.
= I totally reject your assertion.
Excuse me?
= Did you really say what I think you said?
May I have your name, please?
I’d like to speak to the manager.
I’d like to speak to your supervisor.
I intend to stand my ground.
I’m not leaving until I’m satisfied.
Sorry.
So sorry.
I’m (so) very sorry.
I’m (so) sorry.
I’m really sorry.
I’m terribly sorry.
I’m sincerely sorry.
I apologize.
My apologies. (formal)
My sincere apologies. (formal)
You have my sincere apology. (formal)
Please accept my apology.
Please accept my apologies.
Please accept my heartfelt apology.
I offer my most sincere apology. (formal)
You cannot believe how sorry I am.
Words cannot describe how sorry I am.
I am just mortified.
Please send me the bill, and I’ll take care of it.
It’s my fault.
It’s all my fault.
I’m fully responsible.
I take the blame.
I blame no one but myself.
Mea culpa. (Latin)
= I am guilty.
Mea maxima culpa. (Latin)
= I am completely guilty.
My mistake.
I shouldn’t have said that.
I shouldn’t have done that.
I should have asked you first.
I didn’t mean it.
I honestly didn’t mean it.
I didn’t mean it, honest.
I didn’t mean to do it.
I didn’t mean to do that.
I didn’t mean to say that.
I didn’t mean it that way.
I didn’t intend it that way.
I don’t know how that could have happened.
It won’t happen again.
It will never happen again.
I’ll see (to it) that it never happens again.
I won’t do it again.
How can I make it up to you?
How can I ever make it up to you?
Is there anything I can do (to make it up to you)?
I promise I’ll make it up to you.
Please forgive me.
Can you forgive me?
Can you ever forgive me?
Can you find it in your heart to forgive me?
How can you ever forgive me?
I ask your forgiveness.
I beg your forgiveness. (formal)
I throw myself upon your mercy. (formal)
I ask for your mercy. (formal)
I forgive you.
You’re forgiven.
All is forgiven.
That’s all right.
It’s okay. (informal)
That’s okay. (informal)
Don’t worry about it.
Think on it no more. (formal)
Think of it no more. (formal)
Think no more of it. (formal)
Don’t give it another thought.
To err is human, to forgive divine. (cliché)
Forget it.
Forget about it.
Forgive and forget.
Don’t worry about it.
Write it off.
I’ll let you off this time.
I’ll give you another chance.
I’ll turn the other cheek.
I won’t hold it against you.
Let’s drop the subject.
Let’s bury the hatchet. (idiomatic)
Let’s bring this matter to a close.
It’s time to kiss and make up. (cliché)
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for your help.
Thank you for all you’ve done.
Thank you for everything.
You have my thanks.
You have my gratitude.
I’m deeply grateful.
I’m in your debt.
I’m indebted to you.
Thanks ever so much.
Thanks very much.
Thanks.
Thanks much.
Thanks for everything.
Thanks a lot.
Thanks a million.
Thanks a bunch.
Thanks a bundle.
Thanks heaps.
I owe you one.
I owe you big.
I owe you big-time.
You’re welcome.
You’re most welcome.
You’re entirely welcome.
My pleasure.
It was my pleasure.
The pleasure was mine.
The pleasure was all mine.
The pleasure was entirely mine.
It was nothing.
Don’t mention it.
No problem.
No sweat. (slang)
Any time.
No trouble.
No skin off my nose.
No skin off my teeth.
No skin off my back.
Oh, isn’t he cute!
Isn’t he the sweetest thing!
Oh, isn’t she darling!
She’s beautiful.
She’s so big!
What an adorable baby!
His eyes are just like his father’s.
Her nose looks just like her mother’s.
She has her father’s eyes.
He’s got his mother’s nose.
How much does he weigh?
Was he early?
Was she late?
What’s his name?
Who is she named after?
Has he been sleeping well?
Is she sleeping through the night?
Does he sleep through the night yet?
Can I hold her?
May I hold him?
Congratulations!
Good going!
Good job!
Good work!
Bravo!
Happy Birthday!
… and many (many) more!
Many happy returns!
Happy Anniversary!
Congratulations!
Good luck!
Best wishes!
All our best!
Bon voyage! (French)
(said when someone is leaving on a sea voyage)
Have a good time!
Have a good trip!
I’m sorry.
I’m so sorry.
I’m very sorry.
You have my sympathy.
You have my deepest sympathy. (formal)
Please accept my sympathy. (formal)
My heart goes out to you.
I share your sorrow.
I share your pain.
How are you doing?
If you need anything, please let us know.
If there’s anything we can do for you, please let us know.
You’re in our prayers.
We’ll keep you in our prayers.