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Phrase

Ever so sorry

British-style polite apology

Phrase

Keen

British-style readiness

Phrase

I am not keen on it

British-style mild dislike

Phrase

Good day to you!

Formal/old-fashioned

Phrase

I think not

Playful/sarcastic no

Phrase

I’m afraid I can’t.

Polite British-style no

Phrase

Cheerio

British farewell

Phrase

I’m terribly sorry for…

Deep regret

Phrase

Pardon me for this…

Mild/old-fashioned

Phrase

I quite understand

Formal acknowledgment

Phrase

That’s all right.

Neutral acceptance

Phrase

Never mind

Dismisses a previous statement or request.

Phrase

Pardon?

Brief and polite

Phrase

Never mind. I quite understand

British-style forgiveness

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