excuse you
Chiding a burper
Excuse you is a pointed remark directed at someone who has just done something rude, inconsiderate, or socially inappropriate—belching, bumping into you without apology, or making an offensive comment.
It flips the polite formula "excuse me" into a rebuke, emphasizing that the other person should be the one apologizing.
The tone ranges from mildly reproachful to sharply sarcastic depending on context.
She cut right in front of me, so I said, "Excuse you!"
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- passive-aggressiveIndirectly expressing resentment
- mockingScornfully imitating or ridiculing
- ironicExpressing contrary meaning
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Casual dismissal of concern
don't worry about it · no problem · think nothing of it · no harm done · you're fine
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Apology for minor intrusion
pardon me · my bad · I'm sorry · my apologies · I beg your pardon
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Polite yielding of precedence
please · thank you · no worries · don't mention it · by all means
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