English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "is this your idea of an apology" Mean?
Learn what "is this your idea of an apology" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Is this your idea of an apology?
It means the speaker thinks the apology is fake, weak, or not good enough.
From Echoes Of Vengeance, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is criticizing a weak or insincere apology.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you want to call out a bad apology. It sounds blunt and confrontational, not polite.
Better ways to say it
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Is this your idea of an apology?
2
Is that supposed to be an apology?
3
Is this what you call an apology?
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