Meaning:
- To signal that you need someone’s attention. (Getting Attention)
- To ask for forgiveness for a minor infraction or interruption. (Apologizing)
- To politely ask for something or ask someone to move. (Making a Request)
- To request repetition or clarification of something that wasn’t heard or understood. (Clarifying)
Examples:
- Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest restroom is?
- Excuse me, I didn’t catch that. Could you repeat it?
- Excuse me, I need to get by. Could you please move your bag?
- Excuse me, may I ask you a quick question?
- Excuse me, I’m sorry for interrupting, but I need your assistance.
- Excuse me, but I believe you’re sitting in my seat.
- Excuse me, I think there’s been a mistake with my order.
- Excuse me, could you please lower your voice?
- Excuse me, I’m lost. Can you help me find this address?
- Excuse me, I need to make a phone call. Is this area okay?
- Excuse me, do you know when the next train is arriving?
- Excuse me, could I get a little more time to finish this task?
- Excuse me, I didn’t mean to bump into you.
- Excuse me, is this seat taken?
- Excuse me, I’d like to pay my bill, please.
- Excuse me, may I see your identification?
- Excuse me, I think there’s a problem with this item.
- Excuse me, can you direct me to the information desk?
- Excuse me, do you mind if I take a photograph here?
- Excuse me, could you help me with this heavy box?
- Excuse me, sir, but I'd like to join the mission.
- Excuse me, but I paid nine bucks for this haircut.
- Excuse me, but I can't control what he brings home.
- Excuse me, but I have an appointment with Mr. Raj.
- Excuse me, ma'am, you forgot your bag at the bar.
- Excuse me, the man is here with your satellite dish.
- Excuse me, this isn't the first time we've done this.
- Excuse me, but the witness is really a good citizen.
- Excuse me, but I have an appointment with Mr. Schurz.
- Excuse me, what's the difference between a man and a woman?
- Excuse me, even you said that the law was wrong.