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excuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
・UK /ɪk'skju:s/
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v.t.Transitive VerbTo allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
He managed to excuse himself from the meeting by pretending to be sick
n.NounNote explaining why someone cannot do or attend
Amanda brought a medical excuse to work, and so now we believe she really was sick
n.NounReason why you did or didn't do something
My excuse is that I fell asleep
v.t.Transitive VerbTo explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
Excuse me, I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings
v.t.Transitive VerbTo forgive someone for something bad or impolite
Please excuse me for coming late
n.NounA reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense.
He gave a plausible excuse for being late.
adj.AdjectiveUnacceptably poor.
That's a pretty excuse for a car.
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- MITCHELL, EXCUSE ME,
MITCHELL, EXCUSE ME,
- EXCUSE ANY.
EXCUSE ANY.
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- Excuse me, could you help us out?
Excuse me, could you help us out?
Oscars 2024: Nearly naked John Cena presents award for Costume Design
- Excuse me for a second.
Excuse me for a second.
Why Billionaires Try So Hard To Look "Poor"
- This does not excuse the reckless spending that a lot of Americans are guilty of, but it does take the attention away from their income.
This does not excuse the reckless spending that a lot of Americans are guilty of, but it does take the attention away from their income.
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- You can poke someone if you have a question, you can say, "Excuse me, sir, I have a question."
You can poke someone if you have a question, you can say, "Excuse me, sir, I have a question."
- you can say, excuse me, sir I have a question.
you can say, excuse me, sir I have a question.
Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌
- Excuse me, do you know if the Bluetooth adapter will work on that Sony A6400?
Excuse me, do you know if the Bluetooth adapter will work on that Sony A6400?
- Excuse me, do you know if the Bluetooth adapter will work on the Sony A6400?
Excuse me, do you know if the Bluetooth adapter will work on the Sony A6400?
Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need
- Excuse me, I have to go make some changes to dftba.com.
Excuse me, I have to go make some changes to dftba.com.
- Excuse me, I have to go make some changes to DFTBA.com.
Excuse me, I have to go make some changes to DFTBA.com.
Smoking is Awesome
- Smoking helps you focus at work and is an excuse to take regular breaks, which is good for you mentally.
Smoking helps you focus at work and is an excuse to take regular breaks, which is good for you mentally.
How to Make Excuses for Being Late in English! ?⏰?
- You need to give them an excuse.
You need to give them an excuse.
- And that's exactly the excuse you would give.
And that's exactly the excuse you would give.
15 Useful English Phrases for Travel
- "Excuse me, Sir, is Minack Theatre within walking distance from here?"
"Excuse me, Sir, is Minack Theatre within walking distance from here?"