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Vinony

excuse me

  1. requests an individual's attention
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɛksˈkjuːz mi/ / /ɪksˈkjuːz mi/

noun

  1. An old-fashioned type of dance where partners are constantly changed.

phrase

  1. Said as a request to repeat information.
  2. Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.

    “It was so hot I took off my clothes and sat by the window to cool off. Excuse me?”

  3. Said as a request for an individual's attention.

    “Excuse me? Anna? Is that you? — Oh, yes. I am here!”

  4. Said as a request to pass somebody.

    “Excuse me: can I get through please?”

  5. Sorry, as an apology.
  6. Said as an expression of unexpected or early farewell.

    “Oh, excuse me, I hadn't realized how late it was. I need to get home and make dinner.”