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It was sent by mistake vs It was my mistake

Both phrases are correct, but they convey different meanings. 'It was sent by mistake' implies that the action of sending something (like an email) was unintentional. 'It was my mistake' means that the speaker takes responsibility for an error. The choice between the two depends on the context and what the speaker wants to communicate.
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It was sent by mistake

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that something was sent unintentionally.

This phrase is used to explain that the action of sending something was not intended or was done in error.

Examples:

  • The email with the wrong attachment was sent by mistake.
  • The package was sent by mistake to the wrong address.
  • The report was sent by mistake before it was finalized.
  • Jan 18, 2021 ... It was sent by mistake and I'm trying to figure out if I should return it or keep it. Question. r/JapaneseFood - mizkan - honteri. mizkan ...
  • Mar 8, 2024 ... Can a voice message be consider sexual harassment if it was sent by mistake? I sent a voice message in a group chat to two of my employees ...
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... Award Share. blazinganxiety. • 1mo ago •. Yeah, it was sent by mistake as I was told by a CS specialist. Upvote 2. Downvote Reply reply. Award
  • Oct 12, 2023 ... ... accident through Zelle or Google Pay? Is there any way to get that money back if it was sent by mistake? All related (42). Recommended.
  • However, there was a small label stuck to it for a different item (likely the reason it was sent by mistake) so I cut the tape to open the box and verify ...
  • Aug 11, 2020 ... [I know it was sent by mistake. These useless posts are unproductive. Come home, we will have a word with you.] Me: Hmmm…acha papa. Sorry ...
  • Jan 30, 2016 ... either by them not knowing what it was, or it was sent by mistake. Its not the "i" version I don't think since it doesn't have the user ...
  • Oct 22, 2021 ... It will be correct action to tell the group members that it was sent by mistake and apologise to them after rejoining in Whatsapp. Upvote ·. 94.
  • Mar 8, 2019 ... Originally Answered: How do I delete a picture after it was sent by mistake? ·. You don't say how the picture was sent. With most systems ...

Alternatives:

  • It was sent accidentally
  • It was sent in error
  • It was sent unintentionally
  • It was sent mistakenly
  • It was sent by accident

It was my mistake

This phrase is correct and commonly used to admit responsibility for an error or fault.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to take ownership of an error or fault and acknowledge their responsibility.

Examples:

  • I apologize, it was my mistake for not double-checking the information.
  • I'm sorry, it was my mistake to assume you had already been informed.
  • It was my mistake to trust the wrong source for the data.
  • Aug 14, 2016 ... I realized it was my mistake so we had a break up. He isn't gonna get back in a relationship with me, but I still truly love him. What ...
  • Oct 16, 2024 ... 24 votes, 14 comments. It was my mistake to think that everyone who would see my post would have good intentions.
  • Jul 9, 2024 ... Hi, My account was deleted by mistake. it contained very valuable family photos that only existed on my account. It was my mistake.
  • Oct 9, 2017 ... It was my mistake that it was sent to the wrong address, and I went to retrieve the item 3 days later when I was free and was not expecting the occupant at my ...
  • Apr 9, 2018 ... Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Capitol Hill: 'It was my mistake, and I'm sorry.' error. An error occurred. Please try again later. In his ...
  • Apr 5, 2018 ... It was my mistake.” He added: “We didn't take a broad enough view of what our responsibility was”. Zuckerberg, who is ...
  • Sep 4, 2024 ... So I made a post yesterday about horror movies And I think it was my mistake for not making the post more detailed I highlighted an aspect ...
  • Britbike forum Forums British motorcycles in general British motorcycles in general It was MY mistake! Kick start Spring. Forums Calendar Active Threads · New ...
  • Apr 30, 2024 ... But hands up, it was my mistake, simple. unnamed. History repeating itself: Petter Solberg crashed during the shakedown of the 2003 Tour de ...
  • Nov 2, 2018 ... I'm aware of the warning during sign out. But, it was my mistake to trust the sync and I didn't fully back up my local data first before I sign ...

Alternatives:

  • I made a mistake
  • It was my error
  • I take the blame
  • I accept responsibility
  • I admit my fault

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