Regret, Apology

English Grammar | Regret, Apology | Regret :

• Much to my regret
• Sadly, I ….
• Unfortunately
• I’m terribly sorry
• I honestly regret that I …
• Sorry, I …

Apology :

• Please accept my apologies for what I did
• Please forgive me for what I did
• I am extremely sorry
• I really must apologies
• May I offer you my sincerest apologies?

Language for saying sorry :
To emphasise how you feel

• I'm really sorry...
• I'm so sorry...

To say why you're sorry

• Sorry about...
• Sorry for...

To say sorry without using the words 'I'm sorry'!

• I'd like to apologise for...

Vocabulary around saying sorry :
to apologise
to say sorry, to ask for forgiveness, to express regret
an exclamation
a word, phrase or sentence that is shouted out suddenly, often through
surprise or anger
to hurt someone's feelings
to make someone feel upset or unhappy
a misunderstanding
this can mean 'a small disagreement'
trouble
unhappiness, distress, worry or danger
a hard time
a difficult time to be out of order (informal)
to be impolite or rude