English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i'm so sorry" Mean?
Learn what "i'm so sorry" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Polite
Soft
Apologize
I'm so sorry that John
A sympathetic apology for someone else’s bad treatment of the listener.
From Runaway Bride, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone apologizes to another person for how John treated them.
Usage Scenario
Use this to comfort someone after they were mistreated. It is polite and supportive, but it should not sound fake or overly dramatic.
Better ways to say it
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I'm so sorry that he treated you this way.
2
I'm sorry he treated you that way.
3
I'm really sorry about how he treated you.
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