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sorry to bother you vs sorry for bothering you

Both of these are correct, commonly used English phrases. They're polite ways to apologize for interrupting or inconveniencing someone. The choice between 'sorry to bother you' and 'sorry for bothering you' depends on personal preference and context.
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sorry to bother you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to politely apologize for interrupting or inconveniencing someone. It is a common expression in both formal and informal situations.

Examples:

  • Sorry to bother you, but could you help me with this issue?
  • I'm sorry to bother you, but I need to ask you a quick question.
  • Sorry to bother you, but I noticed a mistake in the report.
  • I'm sorry to bother you, but I need your signature on this document.
  • Sorry to bother you, but do you have a moment to discuss the project?
  • Sorry to Bother You is a 2018 science fiction black comedy film written and directed by Boots Riley, in his directorial debut. It stars LaKeith Stanfield, ...
  • Sorry to Bother You: Directed by Boots Riley. With LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler, Omari Hardwick. In an alternate present-day version ...
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  • Feb 6, 2019 ... Potentially controversial take: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU was one of the worst films I've ever seen. Reply reply.

Alternatives:

  • Excuse me for interrupting you
  • Pardon the interruption
  • Apologies for disturbing you
  • Forgive me for the inconvenience
  • I hope I'm not disturbing you

sorry for bothering you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to politely apologize for interrupting or inconveniencing someone. It is a common expression in both formal and informal situations.

Examples:

  • Sorry for bothering you, but I need your help with something.
  • I'm sorry for bothering you, but could you spare a moment to talk?
  • Sorry for bothering you, but I have a quick question.
  • I'm sorry for bothering you, but I noticed an error in the document.
  • Sorry for bothering you, but I need your input on this matter.
  • Hello ,and thank you for asking. " I'm sorry for bothering you " the apology took place after the action of 'bothering" has finished .
  • Aug 7, 2021 ... Sorry for bothering you guys with this kind of stuff. But since 2 or 3 possible updates of Openplanet i got this .dll error message out of ...
  • Oct 15, 2017 ... Why do narcissists say, "I'm sorry for bothering you", when they try to hover? All related (48).
  • Apr 2, 2021 ... Sorry for bothering you miss, but I need you to help me with something☺️. Meme. r ...
  • Feb 23, 2020 ...Sorry for bothering you” is absolutely fine in the circumstances you describe. If you're looking for alternatives you could use…
  • Nov 11, 2014 ... "Sorry for bothering you" would refer to the past. You have asked someone a question, he had to stop what he was doing, and you are apologizing.
  • May 26, 2024 ... Stephanie Tucker Howerton Sorry for bothering you, does grief ever go away? I lost my daughter in a fire accident , at this moment each day ...
  • Sep 24, 2024 ... Hey @Junko3, sorry for bothering you, but I need some help after the last email I sent the support team, in which i answered questions they ...
  • sorry to bother you or sorry for bothering you: Which phrase is more common? See common English phrases at wordvice.ai/grammar.

Alternatives:

  • Apologies for the inconvenience
  • Forgive me for the interruption
  • Excuse me for disturbing you
  • Pardon the bother
  • I hope I'm not causing any trouble

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