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1. Oops, sorry. \/ Sorry about that.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/apo1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

Say these phrases for very small accidents and mistakes, like when you step on someone’s foot.<\/p>\n

2. I\u2019m sorry for\u2026 \/ I\u2019m sorry that\u2026 \/ I apologize for\u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/apo2.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

Say these phrases to apologize for specific bad things you did. The last one is more formal.<\/p>\n

“I’m sorry that I yelled at you last night.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

3. It was my fault.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/apo3.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

Say this phrase to accept your responsibility for the mistake.<\/p>\n

4. I\u2019m so sorry. \/ I\u2019m really sorry.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/apo4.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

These phrases express stronger regret for a more serious mistake.<\/p>\n

5. I should have\u2026 \/ I shouldn\u2019t have\u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/apo5.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

Use these phrases to say what you wish you had done differently in the past.<\/p>\n

“I’m sorry – I should have called and told you I’d be late.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

6. We deeply regret \/ Please accept our apologies<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nhttps:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/apo6.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

These phrases are more formal, and are typically used in business letters.<\/p>\n

“Please accept our apologies for the delay in delivering your order.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Learn more: 10 phrases for apologizing and responding to apologies<\/a><\/p>\n

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Learn practical spoken English for daily life:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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