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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
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A QUESTION ABOUT APOLOGIES
I would like to ask a question to English native speakers, mainly.
I owe you an apology. and I have to apologize.
Which is correct? and if both are, is there any difference between the two?
Thank you very much om advance!!
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I owe you an apology. and I have to apologize.
Which is correct? and if both are, is there any difference between the two?
Thank you very much om advance!!
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Hi, Both are fine, and there's really no difference in everyday usage. Here are a couple of comments. I owe you an apology.
- Hi, Both are fine, and there's really no difference in everyday usage.
- Here are a couple of comments.
- I owe you an apology.
- Sounds a little formal, rather gracious.
- Would never be said by someone who mistakes you for someone else and hits you over the head with a beer bottle .
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Hi,
Both are fine, and there's really no difference in everyday usage. Here are a couple of comments.
I owe you an apology. Sounds a little formal, rather gracious. Would never be said by someone who mistakes you for someone else and hits you over the head with a beer bottle.
I have to apologize. Depending
Both are fine, and there's really no difference in everyday usage. Here are a couple of comments.
I owe you an apology. Sounds a little formal, rather gracious. Would never be said by someone who mistakes you for someone else and hits you over the head with a beer bottle.
I have to apologize. Depending
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