An apology is an expression of regret or remorse for actions. Apologizing is to acknowledging the hurt that your actions caused to someone else. Sincere apologies help to rebuild relationships with people you’ve hurt. Wholehearted apologies help to restore relationships with people you’ve hurt. Here are some most commonly used expressions for Apologizing.
| Sorry |
| I’m sorry |
| I’m very / extremely / really / terribly sorry |
| Sorry about that! |
| I’m really sorry. Are you OK? |
| I’m sorry, it was entirely my fault |
| My fault |
| Oops, my mistake. Here you go. |
| I feel bad about… |
| Please forgive me for… |
| Pardon me for this |
| I do apologize for… |
| I was wrong |
| I shouldn’t have… |
| I deeply regret. Please accept my apology |
| May I offer you my sincerest apologies? |
| What can I do to make it right? |
| Please accept my apologies for… |
ACCEPTING AN APOLOGY
| That’s all right |
| That’s all right. It doesn’t matter |
| Not at all |
| Forget about it. I understand |
| It doesn’t matter, but be careful next time |
| Never mind |
| Forget it |
| No problem |
| Take care |
| Its OK |
| Don’t worry. You’re forgiven! |
| Don’t worry about it |
| Don’t mention it |
| Leave it |
| You’re forgiven |
| It doesn’t matter |
| No harm done |
