Other Ways to Say 'I Beg Your Pardon'

Sometimes, saying “I beg your pardon” feels a little too formal, or maybe you’re just looking for a more creative way to express surprise or politely ask someone to repeat themselves. Whether you’re aiming to be casual, funny, or polite, there are plenty of alternatives you can use. Below, we’ve compiled different ways to say “I beg your pardon,” each explained with examples to suit a variety of situations.

Top List Of Other Ways to Say ‘I Beg Your Pardon

  1. Excuse me?
  2. Come again?
  3. Sorry, what was that?
  4. Could you repeat that?
  5. Pardon?
  6. I didnโ€™t catch that.
  7. Say what?
  8. Sorry?
  9. Run that by me again?
  10. What was that again?
  11. Huh?
  12. Sorry, can you say that again?
  13. What did you say?
  14. I missed that.
  15. One more time?
  16. Come again, please?
  17. What now?
  18. Hold on, what?
  19. Say that again?
  20. I’m sorry, could you say that again?

1. “Excuse me?”

This is a classic and polite way to ask someone to repeat themselves or to indicate mild confusion.

Examples:

  • “Excuse me? Did you just say free pizza?”
  • “Excuse me? I didnโ€™t quite catch that.”
  • “Excuse me? Could you say that again, please?”

2. “Come again?”

A casual and slightly playful way of asking someone to repeat what they said.

Examples:

  • “Come again? Did you say you’re moving to Paris?”
  • “Come again? I missed that last part.”
  • “Come again? That sounds too good to be true!”

3. “Sorry, what was that?”

This phrase combines politeness with a hint of curiosity when asking for clarification.

Examples:

  • “Sorry, what was that? I was zoned out.”
  • “Sorry, what was that? I didnโ€™t hear the last bit.”
  • “Sorry, what was that? I thought you said something else.”

4. “Could you repeat that?”

A more formal way to ask someone to say something again is often used in professional settings.

Examples:

  • “Could you repeat that? I didnโ€™t catch the numbers.”
  • “Could you repeat that? The connection is bad.”
  • “Could you repeat that? I want to make sure I heard right.”

5. “Pardon?”

Short and to the point, this is a simpler version of “I beg your pardon.”

Examples:

  • “Pardon? Did you say something?”
  • “Pardon? I didnโ€™t quite get that.”
  • “Pardon? That was a bit unclear.”

6. “I didnโ€™t catch that.”

Use this when you genuinely couldnโ€™t hear or understand what was said.

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Examples:

  • “I didnโ€™t catch that. Can you say it one more time?”
  • “I didnโ€™t catch that. Was it 3 or 30?”
  • “I didnโ€™t catch that. Can you speak louder?”

7. “Say what?”

A more informal and surprising way to ask someone to repeat themselves is often used humorously.

Examples:

  • “Say what? Youโ€™re quitting your job?”
  • “Say what? I thought I heard something crazy!”
  • “Say what? Can you run that by me again?”

8. “Sorry?”

This is another brief and polite way to ask for clarification or repetition.

Examples:

  • “Sorry? I didnโ€™t quite hear you.”
  • “Sorry? Can you explain that again?”
  • “Sorry? What did you say?”

9. “Run that by me again?”

A casual, conversational way to ask someone to repeat themselves, is often used when youโ€™re caught off guard.

Examples:

  • “Run that by me again? Did you just say youโ€™re moving?”
  • “Run that by me again? Iโ€™m still processing.”
  • “Run that by me again? I didnโ€™t catch everything.”

10. “What was that again?”

A neutral and polite way of asking for something to be repeated.

Examples:

  • “What was that again? I didnโ€™t hear clearly.”
  • “What was that again? I thought you said something else.”
  • “What was that again? Just to confirm.”

11. “Huh?”

Casual and often used when youโ€™re genuinely confused or caught off guard.

Examples:

  • “Huh? I didnโ€™t get that.”
  • “Huh? Can you say that again?”
  • “Huh? Iโ€™m not sure I heard you right.”

12. “Sorry, can you say that again?”

A more apologetic way to ask someone to repeat what they said.

Examples:

  • “Sorry, can you say that again? I was distracted.”
  • “Sorry, can you say that again? The noise was too loud.”
  • “Sorry, can you say that again? I missed it.”

13. “What did you say?”

A straightforward question when you missed what was said.

Examples:

  • “What did you say? I didnโ€™t hear.”
  • “What did you say? That caught me off guard.”
  • “What did you say? Iโ€™m not sure I understood.”

14. “I missed that.”

This phrase is useful when you genuinely didnโ€™t hear something.

Examples:

  • “I missed that. Can you repeat it?”
  • “I missed that. Sorry about that.”
  • “I missed that. What did you say?”

15. “One more time?”

A casual and friendly way to ask someone to repeat themselves.

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Examples:

  • “One more time? I didnโ€™t quite hear you.”
  • “One more time? I got distracted.”
  • “One more time? Just to be sure I understood.”

16. “Come again, please?”

This polite phrase is a slightly more formal variation of โ€œCome again?โ€

Examples:

  • “Come again, please? I didnโ€™t hear that.”
  • “Come again, please? I think I missed the details.”
  • “Come again, please? I was only half-listening.”

17. “What now?”

This is often used when youโ€™re confused or surprised by what was just said.

Examples:

  • “What now? Did you mean that?”
  • “What now? I wasnโ€™t sure if you were serious.”
  • “What now? That sounded unexpected.”

18. “Hold on, what?”

Use this when something surprising or confusing has been said, and you need a second to process it.

Examples:

  • “Hold on, what? Youโ€™re telling me you won the lottery?”
  • “Hold on, what? That sounds crazy!”
  • “Hold on, what? I didnโ€™t expect that!”

19. “Say that again?”

A direct and neutral way to ask for repetition.

Examples:

  • “Say that again? I missed the last part.”
  • “Say that again? I was distracted.”
  • “Say that again? I want to make sure I heard correctly.”

20. “I’m sorry, could you say that again?”

This is a polite and formal request for repetition.

Examples:

  • “I’m sorry, could you say that again? I didnโ€™t catch it.”
  • “I’m sorry, could you say that again? I was focused on something else.”
  • “I’m sorry, could you say that again? I missed that part.”

Conclusion

There you have itโ€” alternative ways to say “I beg your pardon!” Whether you’re in a casual setting or looking for something a little more polite, this list gives you plenty of options. Next time youโ€™re caught off guard or just didnโ€™t hear right, mix it up with one of these phrases to keep things fresh!

By Gracie Mae

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