US /ˈpɑrdn/
・UK /'pɑ:dn/
To say 'sorry' you might say 'sorry', 'excuse me', 'pardon me', 'apologies', 'I sincerely apologise for interrupting', or 'for the interruption'.
Of course you feel it in your Schlauchmachendejungen. Pardon my French. Have you ever felt this way about someone?
Oh, I beg your pardon?
He's like, 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.
You could also say excuse me, pardon me, or go ahead instead of saying sorry.
So pardon me if there is a different name, but this is what I call these stretches I'm 100% positive.
'I beg your pardon, but I don't quite understand.'
Pardon me but your accent, it's funny, no?
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.