Idiom
excuse me
Meaning
A polite phrase you use to get someone's attention, to say sorry for a small mistake, or to ask someone to move so you can pass.
Examples
“Excuse me, is this seat taken?”
“Excuse me, could you please move your bag so I can sit down?”
“Excuse me, I believe you dropped your wallet while you were walking through the crowded station.”
Examples
simple
“Excuse me, is this seat taken?”
contextual
“Excuse me, could you please move your bag so I can sit down?”
complex
“Excuse me, I believe you dropped your wallet while you were walking through the crowded station.”
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
- Updated