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.
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