Beg pardon
phrase
phrase ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Phrase
- 1 Abbreviation of I beg your pardon. abbreviation, alt-of
"`What is the matter, Job?' I said. `Beg pardon, sir,' he said, touching his hair. `I thought you were asleep, sir; and I am sure you seem as though you want it.'"
Example
More examples"`What is the matter, Job?' I said. `Beg pardon, sir,' he said, touching his hair. `I thought you were asleep, sir; and I am sure you seem as though you want it.'"