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Apology Phrases

Phrase

Please, accept my apologies for…

Formal apology

Phrase

I do apologize for…

Emphatic formal apology

Phrase

Please, forgive me for my…

Emotional plea

Phrase

I apologize for…

Direct acknowledgment

Phrase

It’s all my fault

Taking full responsibility

Phrase

How stupid/thoughtless of me

Self-critical apology

Phrase

I’m really sorry about what I said

Regret for words

Phrase

That was rude of me. I’m sorry

Manners apology

Phrase

I shouldn’t have…

Regret for specific action

Phrase

I hope you’ll forgive me for…

Hopeful apology

Phrase

I must apologize for…

Strong obligation to apologize

Phrase

Excuse me for…

Polite apology for minor offenses

Phrase

That’s my fault

Taking ownership

Phrase

Ever so sorry

British-style polite apology

Phrase

I’m really ashamed of what I did

Deep regret

Phrase

Please don’t be mad at me

Fearful/childlike plea

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