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UK//ɪf jʊl ɪkˈskjuːz miː//US//ɪf jʊl ɪkˈskjuz mi//

Meaning of If you'll excuse me

A polite way to ask for permission to leave a conversation.

In simple words: Used when you want to leave a conversation politely.

If you'll excuse me in a sentence

  • If you'll excuse me, I need to take this important call.
  • If you'll excuse me, I have to leave the meeting early today.
  • She smiled and said, 'If you'll excuse me, I must attend to something urgent.'
  • As the discussion continued, he politely interjected, 'If you'll excuse me, I have to go.'
  • If you'll excuse me for a moment, I need to check on my children.

How to use If you'll excuse me

Commonly used in formal or polite conversations. It may not be suitable for casual settings among friends. Use it when you need to step away temporarily or exit a conversation politely.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine politely asking to step out, like excusing yourself from the dinner table.

Related words

Collocations with If you'll excuse me

  • excuse me for a moment
  • excuse me, please
  • excuse my absence
  • excuse my leaving

Synonyms for If you'll excuse me

  • pardon me
  • excuse my departure
  • may I leave
  • I beg your pardon

Common mistakes with If you'll excuse me

  • Using it in very casual conversations where it's not necessary.
  • Not using it when leaving a formal event.
  • Omitting 'If you'll' and only saying 'excuse me' which sounds abrupt.

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Frequently asked questions about If you'll excuse me

What does If you'll excuse me mean?

Used when you want to leave a conversation politely.

What is the definition of If you'll excuse me?

A polite way to ask for permission to leave a conversation.

How do you use If you'll excuse me in a sentence?

If you'll excuse me, I need to take this important call.

Can you give another example of If you'll excuse me?

If you'll excuse me, I have to leave the meeting early today.

What are synonyms for If you'll excuse me?

Common alternatives include pardon me, excuse my departure, may I leave, I beg your pardon.

What words go with If you'll excuse me?

It commonly pairs with excuse me for a moment, excuse me, please, excuse my absence, excuse my leaving.

What are common mistakes when using If you'll excuse me?

Using it in very casual conversations where it's not necessary. Not using it when leaving a formal event. Omitting 'If you'll' and only saying 'excuse me' which sounds abrupt.

How do you pronounce If you'll excuse me?

US: //ɪf jʊl ɪkˈskjuz mi//, UK: //ɪf jʊl ɪkˈskjuːz miː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is If you'll excuse me formal or informal?

"If you'll excuse me" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use If you'll excuse me?

Commonly used in formal or polite conversations. It may not be suitable for casual settings among friends. Use it when you need to step away temporarily or exit a conversation politely.