How should we apologize? What's the best way to say "sorry" in a casual situation? Expressions we use: My bad / That's my bad (casual). Hey, uh, Tim, I accidentally ate the food you made for yourself for lunch. Hh... my bad. I won't Honey, I forgot to take out the garbage again tonight. My bad. Look—I'll do it in the morning. I'm sorry + forgive me (more serious, intimate) I'm sorry, I broke your favourite coffee mug, hun. I'll get you a new one, and it'll be even better. Paul, I'm sorry for missing your birthday party, I completely forgot about it. Can you forgive me for that? I... I need to be a better brother. I'm so sorry I let your parrot escape! I'll go look for her. I'm so so sorry about that, Riley—next time I'm going to be late, I will call you. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to never miss an episode.