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    pardon

    US /ˈpɑrdn/

    ・

    UK /'pɑ:dn/

    A1
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo forgive for some error or fault; let off
    Please pardon me; I did not want hurt you
    v.t.Transitive Verb(Of a judge) to decide not to punish for crimes
    If you ask him nicely, the judge will pardon you; you will not go to jail
    n.NounThe forgiving of a crime by a judge
    He offered a full pardon to five convicted men
    interj.InterjectionAnother way to say excuse me
    I beg your pardon; can you please say that again?

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    • To say 'sorry'  you might say 'sorry', 'excuse me', 'pardon me', 'apologies', 'I sincerely apologise for interrupting', or 'for the interruption'.

      To say 'sorry'  you might say 'sorry', 'excuse me', 'pardon me', 'apologies', 'I sincerely apologise for interrupting', or 'for the interruption'.

    A2

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    • Of course you feel it in your Schlauchmachendejungen. Pardon my French. Have you ever felt this way about someone?

      Of course you feel it in your Schlauchmachendejungen. Pardon my French. Have you ever felt this way about someone?

    A2

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    • Oh, I beg your pardon?

      Oh, I beg your pardon?

    B2

    Finding The Best Hot Dog In New York | Food Tours | Insider Food

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    • He's like, pardon me.

      He's like, pardon me.

    B1

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    • I'll just check my, uh, pantry for Texas Pete hot sauce, pardon me.

      I'll just check my, uh, pantry for Texas Pete hot sauce, pardon me.

    • Check your pantry for Texas Pete hot sauce, pardon me.

      Check your pantry for Texas Pete hot sauce, pardon me.

    B2

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    • You could also say excuse me, pardon me, or go ahead instead of saying sorry.

      You could also say excuse me, pardon me, or go ahead instead of saying sorry.

    B1

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    • So pardon me if there is a different name, but this is what I call these stretches I'm 100% positive.

      So pardon me if there is a different name, but this is what I call these stretches I'm 100% positive.

    A2

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    03:39How To Check For Students Understanding In English Asking Questions To Check Understanding New Video
    • 'I beg your pardon, but I don't quite understand.'

      'I beg your pardon, but I don't quite understand.'

    A2

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    • Pardon me but your accent, it's funny, no?

      Pardon me but your accent, it's funny, no?

    B1

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    • To pardon means to forgive. And in this instance, the pardoning means that the president is sparing the turkeys from being served alongside pumpkin pies, mashed potatoes, and casseroles.

      To pardon means to forgive. And in this instance, the pardoning means that the president is sparing the turkeys from being served alongside pumpkin pies, mashed potatoes, and casseroles.

    B1