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I'm sorry to let you down

🇬🇧 UK //aɪm ˈsɒri tə lɛt jʊ daʊn// 🇺🇸 US //aɪm ˈsɔri tə lɛt jʊ daʊn//

Meaning of I'm sorry to let you down

Expressing regret for disappointing someone.

In simple words: I feel bad for not meeting your expectations.

I'm sorry to let you down in a sentence

• I’m sorry to let you down, but I can’t come to the meeting.
• She said, 'I’m sorry to let you down' after missing her friend's birthday party.
• He really meant it when he said, 'I’m sorry to let you down' after not meeting the project deadline.
• When I realized I forgot to bring the tickets, I told him, 'I’m sorry to let you down.'
• After the team lost the game, the coach stated, 'I’m sorry to let you down, we’ll do better next time.'

How to use I'm sorry to let you down

Use in personal or professional situations to express regret when disappointing someone. Avoid in very casual contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone apology

Memory hint

Imagine letting someone down gently like a feather.

Related words

Collocations with I'm sorry to let you down

• let someone down
• sorry to let you down
• I don't want to let you down

Synonyms for I'm sorry to let you down

• apologize
• regret
• fail
• disappoint

Common mistakes with I'm sorry to let you down

• Confused with 'let down' as a noun instead of a verb phrase.
• Using it too frequently can make it lose impact.

Frequently asked questions about I'm sorry to let you down

What does I'm sorry to let you down mean?

I feel bad for not meeting your expectations.

What is the definition of I'm sorry to let you down?

Expressing regret for disappointing someone.

How do you use I'm sorry to let you down in a sentence?

I’m sorry to let you down, but I can’t come to the meeting.

Can you give another example of I'm sorry to let you down?

She said, 'I’m sorry to let you down' after missing her friend's birthday party.

What are synonyms for I'm sorry to let you down?

Common alternatives include apologize, regret, fail, disappoint.

What words go with I'm sorry to let you down?

It commonly pairs with let someone down, sorry to let you down, I don't want to let you down.

What are common mistakes when using I'm sorry to let you down?

Confused with 'let down' as a noun instead of a verb phrase. Using it too frequently can make it lose impact.

How do you pronounce I'm sorry to let you down?

US: //aɪm ˈsɔri tə lɛt jʊ daʊn//, UK: //aɪm ˈsɒri tə lɛt jʊ daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I'm sorry to let you down?

Use in personal or professional situations to express regret when disappointing someone. Avoid in very casual contexts.