sorry card

Written mea culpa

A sorry card is a greeting card expressing sympathy or apology.

Most often it refers to sympathy cards sent after a death or misfortune: She received dozens of sorry cards after the funeral.

It can also mean a card apologizing for a specific wrong: He left a sorry card on her desk after the argument.

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greeting · envelope · hallmark · forgiveness · making amends · regret · bouquet · flowers · get well · heartfelt · sincere · loss · bereavement · funeral · mistake · reconciliation · stamp · mailbox

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Greeting for achievements

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social function

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Letter acknowledging a kindness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G