English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "sorry to keep you waiting" Mean?
Learn what "sorry to keep you waiting" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Polite
Soft
Apologize
Sorry to keep you waiting.
This is a polite apology for arriving late or causing a delay.
From The Day We Got Married, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker apologizes for making someone wait.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you want to politely apologize for making someone wait. It is common and useful in everyday conversation and work settings.
Better ways to say it
1
Sorry to keep you waiting.
2
Sorry for making you wait.
3
I’m sorry I kept you waiting.
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