Pardon my French, but this situation is a total mess.
pardon my French
idiomTo excuse the speaker's frankness of expression or profanity.
Origin
disputed originFrom the use of French to mean “vulgar language”, ostensibly because the words used are not in English.
Pardon my French, but that was a damn stupid mistake to make in front of the boss.
Pardon my French, but the sheer incompetence displayed during the negotiations was, quite frankly, infuriating to everyone involved.
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French fact
The presence of French Canada as a distinct cultural, linguistic, and political force within the Canadian Confederation.
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French leave
A departure taken quietly and unnoticed, without asking for permission or informing anyone.
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pardon me
Sorry; said as an apology.
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take French leave
To leave quietly and unnoticed, without asking for permission or informing anyone; to slip out.