I beg your pardon

Idioms and Phrases

see under beg to differ .

Example Sentences

“I beg your pardon?” said Charlotte.

From Literature

“I beg your pardon?” said Mr. Lemoncello, taking off his bathing cap.

From Literature

"I beg your pardon?" said Grant through gritted teeth.

From Literature

Pong pretended to look shocked and said in a very upper-crust voice, “I beg your pardon, but it's the Junior Patrol creed to give out at least three compliments every day.”

From Literature

“Steve doesn’t give compliments. I beg your pardon. Steve does give compliments, but they’re hard-earned. His notes can be devastating, which I’ve had several of.”

From New York Times