Collocations for "apology"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "apology" in context.
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apology
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- a [heartfelt, sincere] apology
- a (formal) [written, public] apology
- issue a formal apology [to, for]
- deserve an apology and explanation
- deserves an apology (for)
- demanded an apology for [calling, telling, saying]
- You owe me an apology.
- I deserve an apology!
- I think an apology is in order!
- my (sincerest) apologies (for, that)
- my apologies for [the other day, interrupting]
- My apologies if anyone felt [offended, attacked, confused].
- No apology (is) [needed, necessary].
- That was not an acceptable apology!
- I want (to hear) a [genuine, proper] apology.
- That wasn't even an apology!
- am still waiting for her apology
- an apology or explanation
- I (do not) accept your apology.
- please accept our (sincere) apologies (for)
- Apology accepted!
- The apology was not [accepted, enough].
- Was that an apology?
- Do you call that an apology?
- a sad apology for a [hat, parent, teacher]
- a poor apology of a [show, leader, car]
'apology' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):