English Vocabulary for learners 

APOLOGIES:
expressions for making and accepting apologies.

Finding the words to make or accept an apology in English is not always easy for learners.
Here are some phrases and expressions to help you.

APOLOGIES: making and accepting apologies 


• Making an apology
  • I must apologise for ...
  • I'm terribly sorry for upsetting you.
  • I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Sorry.
  • Please accept my apoligies for ...
  • Excuse me for ... I'm so sorry.
  • Please forgive me for ...
  • I'm really ashamed of what I did.
  • That wasn't very tactful of me. I'm sorry.
  • I'd like to apologise for ...
  • I'm sorry for any confusion I may have caused.
  • I take full responsibility for the error.
  • I hope you'll forgive me for the oversight.
  • I'm really sorry about what I said.
  • I was out of line. I shouldn't have said that. I'm sorry.
  • I deeply regret what I said.
  • It's my fault. I shouldn't have ...
  • I made a mistake and I apologize. It won't happen again.
  • I owe you an apology for ...
  • How careless of me! I'm sorry.
  • I take full responsibility for the error.
  • I'm so embarrassed. I didn't mean to ...
  • I wish I hadn't done that. I'm so sorry.
  • That was rude of me. I'm sorry.
  • I apologize and I assure you that it won't happen again.
  • I'm sincerely sorry for the misunderstanding.
  • I'm really sorry for any inconvenience I may have caused.
    
  • Allow me to apologize on behalf of the whole group.
  
  

• Accepting an apology
  • There's no need. It's ok.
  • Forget about it. No harm done.
  • It's ok. You didn't mean any harm.
  • That's all right. It doesn't matter.
  • It's ok. Don't worry about it.
  • It's ok. Just don't do it again!
  • Never mind. I quite understand.
  • Never mind. What's done is done.
  • It's ok. You couldn't help it.
  • There's no need to. It's all right.
  • You're forgiven. It's ok.
  • Forget about it. I understand.
  • It's ok. I'm partly to blame.
  • There's no need. Don't worry about it.
  • Never mind. It's forgotten already.
  • You're forgiven. I quite understand.
  • That's all right. Apology accepted!
  • Don't worry. You're forgiven!