it is a way of apologising for something that has been said or done
a way of asking someone to repeat what was said
a way of expressing disbelief
a way of getting someone’s attention
expressing that you do not agree with someone
a polite interjection
Pardon me for offending you. I didn’t realise that you were sensitive to the subject.
Pardon me? I couldn’t hear you over the cars driving past.
You are going to have to apologise to the new head of department. Pardon me? You cannot be serious.
Pardon me? You want me to do what!?
Pardon me, would you mind helping me over here?
Pardon me, but I believe the answer is incorrect.
There is no origin for this idiom
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definition
Common phrase that has a specific meaning.