Would you excuse me?

Would you excuse me?: Would you excuse me?

1. a polite question that essentially announces one's departure. (Compare this with Could I be excused?; Excuse me.) •
Jane: Would you excuse me? I have to get home now. Andy: Oh, sure. I'll see you to the door.
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Rising to leave, Jane said, “Would you excuse me?” and left by the rear door.
2. a polite way to request passage through or by a group of people; a way to request space to exit an elevator. •
There were two people talking in the corridor, blocking it. Tom said, “Would you excuse me?” They stepped aside.
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Fred: Would you excuse me? This is my floor. Sally: Sure. It's mine, too.

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