I'm so sorry; I didn't mean to.

Meaning

Expressing regret and denying intention.

Examples

• John: 'I'm so sorry; I didn't mean to offend you with my comment, Alice.'<br>
• Alice: 'It's okay, John. I understand.'
• John: 'Thanks for letting me know, Alice.'
• Alice: 'I'm so sorry; I didn't mean to exclude you from the meeting, John.'<br>