concept   excuse
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the United Kingdom, excuses are commonly used to justify actions or behavior in social and professional settings.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 excuse United Kingdom Common to give and receive excuses in social and professional situations 1
2 excuse United Kingdom Commonly used to explain and apologize for one's absence or mistake 1
3 excuse United Kingdom Used to justify one's actions or behavior, often to avoid blame or consequences. 1
4 pardon United Kingdom Asking for forgiveness or excusing oneself is a common social courtesy. 1
5 pardon United Kingdom Commonly used to politely ask someone to repeat what they said or for clarification. 1
6 pardon United Kingdom Pardons are often issued by the head of state as an official forgiveness of a crime or punishment. 1