I'm so sorry for the inconvenience.

Meaning

Expressing regret for causing trouble.

Examples

• John: 'This is a real hassle.'
• Alice: 'I'm so sorry for the inconvenience. We're doing everything we can to help.'
• John: 'I'm so sorry for the inconvenience. We'll compensate you for your time.'
• Alice: 'This has caused me a lot of extra work.'