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Thats a pretty bizzare phrase to say when you dont understand something.

2007-02-09 11:07:45 · 6 answers · asked by The Zunester 5 in Society & Culture Other - Society & Culture

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Pardon me (ie, excuse me)

excuse me, i didn't understand
pardon me, i didn't understand

2007-02-09 11:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by noestoli 3 · 0 0

I am just guessing, but I think it may be from the 'olden days'. The proper way of saying excuse me, begging to be pardoned... if that makes any sense!

2007-02-09 19:11:22 · answer #2 · answered by idk 3 · 0 0

Well, "I beg your pardon" just means "Forgive me".

It's basically a way of saying you're sorry, but you need them to repeat it.

2007-02-09 19:11:11 · answer #3 · answered by WithUnveiledFaces 3 · 0 0

It's an old saying... It's you saying "Sir, I'm begging your forgiveness but I didn't understand what you just said."

2007-02-09 19:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

do you mean I beg YOUR pardon? it just sounds better and more respectful, and sophisicated that just pardon?. and a it makes you sound a but more mature in my opinion.

2007-02-09 19:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by sugar n' spice 5 · 0 0

Pardon = forgiveness.

I ask your forgiveness as I did not hear your question / understand you..

2007-02-09 19:11:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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