{"id":12077,"date":"2023-12-12T06:08:29","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T11:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/?p=12077"},"modified":"2024-07-16T14:19:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T19:19:38","slug":"10-english-phrases-for-apologizing-and-responding-to-apologies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/10-english-phrases-for-apologizing-and-responding-to-apologies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to apologize &#038; respond to an apology: 10 phrases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uBBcJK_C9Fs?si=yCLGsO2qgF6RFZzr?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button large green rounded\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-10-phrases-apologies-and-replies\/\"><strong>Download lesson PDF + audio<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you know what to say when someone says &#8220;sorry&#8221;? Learn how to apologize in English, how to accept an apology, and how to respond to &#8220;I&#8217;m sorry.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>English Phrases\u00a0for Apologizing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can say <strong>I\u2019m sorry that\u2026<\/strong> or <strong>I\u2019m sorry for\u2026<\/strong> and then say specifically what you\u2019re apologizing for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I\u2019m sorry that I was so rude yesterday.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m sorry that I forgot your birthday.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m sorry for the delay.<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m sorry for the confusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Informally, and usually for small mistakes, we sometimes eliminate \u201cI\u2019m\u201d and \u201cthat\u201d &#8211; so we could simply say:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sorry I stepped on your foot.<\/li>\n<li>Sorry for the late reply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pen-1329258_640-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"Phrases for saying sorry and replying\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pen-1329258_640-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pen-1329258_640-70x60.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pen-1329258_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>More formally, we could say <strong>I apologize for&#8230;<\/strong> or <strong>Apologies for\u2026<\/strong> &#8211; we often see these phrases in business English.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I apologize for losing my temper.<\/li>\n<li>I apologize for the oversight.<br \/>\n<em>(oversight = forgetting or not doing something that was supposed to be done)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Apologies for the inconvenience.<\/li>\n<li>My apologies for the late response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note the pronunciation difference &#8211; <strong>apologize<\/strong> is the verb form, and the final syllable sounds like \u201ceyes\u201d (rhymes with &#8220;prize&#8221;) and <strong>apologies<\/strong> is the noun form, with the final syllable sounding like \u201cease&#8221; (rhymes with &#8220;bees&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p>A couple informal expressions for apologizing are <strong>\u201cOops, sorry\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201cMy bad.\u201d<\/strong> We\u2019d use these for minor mistakes, like if I accidentally bump someone standing next to me in line, I\u2019d say \u201cOops, sorry.\u201d If I told a friend that an event starts at 7 but it was actually 7:30, I could say \u201cMy bad,\u201d meaning \u201cMy mistake.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Finally you can say <strong>\u201cI should have\u2026\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cI shouldn\u2019t have\u2026\u201d<\/strong> &#8211; these phrases tell what the right action would have been, and we often use them after one of the sorry\/apologize phrases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I\u2019m sorry for the confusion. I should have double-checked the information.<\/li>\n<li>I apologize for losing my temper. I shouldn\u2019t have yelled at you.<\/li>\n<li>Could you come to the meeting this afternoon? My apologies for the short notice; I should have asked you earlier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-10-phrases-apologies-and-replies\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/apologies-replies-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/apologies-replies-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/apologies-replies-1-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/apologies-replies-1-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/apologies-replies-1-211x150.png 211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button large green rounded\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-10-phrases-apologies-and-replies\/\"><strong>Download lesson PDF + audio<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>English Phrases\u00a0to Respond to an Apology<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Now let\u2019s learn how to respond &#8211; what to say when someone else apologizes. Here are a few phrases.<\/p>\n<p>The most common ones are probably <strong>\u201cThat\u2019s OK \/ It\u2019s all right.\u201d<\/strong> This is not saying that their behavior was fine, it\u2019s simply saying that you accept their apology and you\u2019re not going to stay angry or upset.<\/p>\n<p>A couple other phrases for responding to an apology, with the same meaning, are \u201c<strong>No problem \/ No worries\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201cDon\u2019t worry about it.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes people respond to an apology with the phrase <strong>\u201cIt happens\u201d<\/strong> &#8211; this acknowledges that mistakes, delays, and accidents are simply part of life. We typically <em>wouldn\u2019t<\/em> use this for bad behavior, but instead something that was kind of out of the person\u2019s control, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sorry I\u2019m late &#8211; the traffic was really bad.<\/li>\n<li>It happens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When someone makes an apology for something more serious that really did hurt your feelings, you can answer <strong>\u201cI forgive you\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cYou\u2019re forgiven\u201d<\/strong> &#8211; to forgive someone means you accept the apology and you will not hold a grudge, meaning you won\u2019t continue to hold on to your anger or bad feelings against the person.<\/p>\n<p>In a business English or professional context, we can use these slightly more formal phrases to respond to an apology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>I appreciate your apology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thank you for your apology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Apology accepted.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now you know how to apologize in English&#8230; and you know some phrases to respond to apologies!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/women-7913460_640-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Learn how to apologize in English and respond\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/women-7913460_640-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/women-7913460_640-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/women-7913460_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Review: Phrases for apologizing and responding to an apology<\/h3>\n<p>Apologizing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I&#8217;m sorry that\/for&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>I apologize for \/ Apologies for&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>Oops, sorry \/ My bad<br \/>\n<em>(minor &amp; informal)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I should have \/ I shouldn&#8217;t have&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Responding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>That&#8217;s OK \/ It&#8217;s all right<\/li>\n<li>No problem \/ No worries \/ Don&#8217;t worry about it.<\/li>\n<li>It happens.<\/li>\n<li>I forgive you \/ You&#8217;re forgiven.<\/li>\n<li>I appreciate your apology. \/ I accept your apology.<\/li>\n<li>Thank you for your apology.<\/li>\n<li>Apology accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learn more:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/100-basic-english-phrases\/\">Basic English phrases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/100-intermediate-english-phrases\/\">Intermediate English phrases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/100-advanced-english-phrases\/\">Advanced English phrases<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"alert\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/app.monstercampaigns.com\/c\/u4blp1g0ilu0fqwfrryj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/500phrases-2021-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button rounded large green\" href=\"https:\/\/app.monstercampaigns.com\/c\/u4blp1g0ilu0fqwfrryj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>500+ Real English Phrases<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/everyday-english-speaking-course\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13051 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><a class=\"elementor-button rounded large blue\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/everyday-english-speaking-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Everyday English Speaking Courses<\/strong><\/a><\/center><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Download lesson PDF + audio Do you know what to say when someone says &#8220;sorry&#8221;? Learn how to apologize in English, how to accept an apology, and how to respond to &#8220;I&#8217;m sorry.&#8221; English Phrases\u00a0for Apologizing You can say I\u2019m sorry that\u2026 or I\u2019m sorry for\u2026 and then say specifically what you\u2019re apologizing for: I\u2019m [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21802,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-speaking"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to apologize &amp; respond to an apology: 10 phrases<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you know what to say when someone says &quot;sorry&quot;? 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