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What does "pardon me" mean?

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Rebecca

"Pardon me" is a polite and an older way to say "excuse me". Just like "excuse me", "pardon me" can be used in many different situations, but in this case, it is used as a way to excuse oneself or get away from a conversation. "Pardon me" is a little old-fashioned and usually it is less common to use than "excuse me". Here's some examples of "pardon me": Ex: Pardon me, can you say that again? Ex: Pardon me sir, I need to get past you.

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