Definition
a polite expression used to get someone's attention, particularly if they are a stranger.
Excuse me, is this the right bus for Oxford Street?
Excuse me, you seem familiar. Have we met before?
Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest bank is?
used to politely ask someone to move aside so you can pass.
Excuse me, I need to get through.
Excuse me, I'm in a hurry.
Excuse me, may I pass by?
used as a polite way of excusing oneself when leaving.
Excuse me for a moment, I'll be right back.
Excuse me, I must be going.
Excuse me, I have to leave now.
a phrase used to apologize for something done unintentionally.
Did I step on your foot? Oh, excuse me!
Oh, excuse me, I didn't mean to interrupt you.
Excuse me, I accidentally spilled water on you.
a polite phrase used before expressing disagreement.
Excuse me, but aren't you forgetting something?
Excuse me, but I don't think you're right.
Excuse me, I don't agree with your point.
a polite way to ask someone to repeat themselves when you did not hear clearly.
Excuse me, I didn't catch what you said.
Excuse me, could you please repeat that?
Excuse me, did you say 'Morris' or 'Norris'?