# I beg your pardon

> English word · Phrase

## Definitions
1. Used to express an apology for an action.
2. Used to request something, for example if a statement was not heard.
3. Used to ask for clarification of something said if it is unexpected, odd or seen as rude without context.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/i-beg-your-pardon