How to Pronounce "pardon me for living"
expression
PAR-dun MEE for/fur/fur LIV-ing
PAH-dun mee for LIV-ing
Definition
A sarcastic or ironic way to apologize when someone makes you feel unwelcome or as if your presence is a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɹdən/ /ˈmi/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɫɪvɪŋ
British English
pˈɑːdən/ /mˈiː/ /fˈɔː/ /lˈɪvɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAR-dun MEE for/fur/fur LIV-ing
UK
PAH-dun mee for LIV-ing
Listen in Context
Oh, pardon me for living! I didn't realize I was in your way.
I only asked one question—pardon me for living!
You don't have to be so rude—pardon me for living.
Well, pardon me for living if I interrupted your important phone call.