10 English Phrases for Apologizing and Responding to Apologies (2024)

5 English Phrasesfor Apologizing

  1. I’m sorry that… [ex. I was so rude yesterday]
  2. It’s my fault.
    (= I am taking responsibility for the problem)
  3. Oops, sorry.
    (for very small problems)
  4. I should have… [ex. called you and told you I’d be late]
  5. (formal) I apologize for… [ex. the delay]

5 English Phrasesto Respond to an Apology

  1. That’s OK.
  2. It happens.
  3. No problem.
  4. Don’t worry about it.
  5. I forgive you.
    (for serious problems)
10 English Phrases for Apologizing and Responding to Apologies (2024)
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