Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
phrase
Used to express an apology for an action.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
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phrase
Used to request something, for example if a statement was not heard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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phrase
Used to ask for clarification of something said if it is unexpected, odd or seen as rude without context.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
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Across languages
21 source translations are retained for this English entry.
