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Michelle Cha Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Can I beg you a pardon? / Can I beg a pardon of you?

1. Can I beg you a pardon?

2. Can I beg a pardon of you?

Are the both grammatical?
  

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First, please explain what you mean. eg Are you asking someone to forgive you for something you have done? eg Are you asking someone to repeat their words because you did not hear them well?

— Clive

  • First, please explain what you mean.
  • eg Are you asking someone to forgive you for something you have done?
  • eg Are you asking someone to repeat their words because you did not hear them well?
  • Clive
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First, please explain what you mean.
eg Are you asking someone to forgive you for something you have done?
eg Are you asking someone to repeat their words because you did not hear them well?

Clive
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My intention here is to refer to "forgive me".
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Always appreciate your kind reply. I put another thread regarding 'beg' and would you please check it for me?
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Michelle Cha1. Can I beg you a pardon?2. Can I beg a pardon of you?
These are unnatural. I beg your pardon is correct, though somewhat formal.
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In the context of forgiveness, 'I beg your pardon' is something you might say for a minor matter, eg you step on someone's foot in the subway. It sounds very old-fashioned and formal. More commonly, you'd say 'Sorry'.

'I beg your pardon' suggests a serious offense, and still sounds old-fashioned and formal.

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