forgive me

phrase

—used in speech as a polite way of starting to say something that may seem rude or unpleasant

Forgive me (for saying so), but I don't think you understood my point.

Forgive me, but something has come up and I have to leave right away.

Examples of forgive me in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Swanberg is focussed on his theoretical vision of modern romance—and forgive me for not spoiling it, but the ironies are whiplash-keen and psychologically audacious. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2026

My son, since the [season one] dancing moment, will never forgive me. — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

The spire is, forgive me, inspired. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026

And if the, forgive me, journey does end here, Indy was lucky to partake in the sendoff — even if the Gainbridge crowd waved a somewhat underwhelming farewell. — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for forgive me

• abc
• absentee
• addressee
• adoptee
• allottee
• amphorae
• amputee
• apc
• apogee
• appointee
• assessee
• assignee