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sorry by my missing vs sorry for my missing

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct way to express this idea is "Sorry for my mistake" or "Sorry for missing it."

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 4533 views

sorry by my missing

This phrase is not correct in English.

The preposition 'by' is not used in this context. Instead, you should use 'for' to express the reason for your apology.
  • I really am sorry about missing the dinner, Ell.
  • Cecilia's terribly sorry for missing your call.
  • I really am so sorry about missing the memorial dinner.
  • Sorry about missing dinner last night.
  • Sorry about missing dinner last night.
  • He sends a gift to say sorry for missing the performance the other night.
  • I'm sorry... missing persons?
  • Sorry we keep missing each other.
  • I'm sorry you're missing our contribution to the fun.
  • I'm sorry Susan's missing all this.
  • Sorry, but missing freshmen are a little low on my priority list.
  • I'm sorry, Byron, missing the midterm is an automatic failure.
  • I'm sorry, am I missing something here?
  • I'm sorry, are we missing something here?
  • Helping me find my missing brother.
  • I have finished my missing persons sweep.
  • It's like finding my missing child, but in a glass.
  • I see this is payback time for my missing your opening.
  • Maybe you can look into what happened to my missing shirts.
  • He could be my missing link, my second shooter.

Alternatives:

  • Sorry for my mistake
  • Sorry for missing it

sorry for my missing

This phrase is also not correct in English.

The word 'missing' is not typically used in this way. It would be more appropriate to say 'Sorry for missing it' or 'Sorry for my mistake.'
  • Cecilia's terribly sorry for missing your call.
  • He sends a gift to say sorry for missing the performance the other night.
  • I really am sorry about missing the dinner, Ell.
  • I really am so sorry about missing the memorial dinner.
  • Sorry about missing dinner last night.
  • Sorry about missing dinner last night.
  • I'm sorry... missing persons?
  • Sorry we keep missing each other.
  • I'm sorry you're missing our contribution to the fun.
  • I'm sorry Susan's missing all this.
  • Sorry, but missing freshmen are a little low on my priority list.
  • I'm sorry, Byron, missing the midterm is an automatic failure.
  • I'm sorry, am I missing something here?
  • I'm sorry, are we missing something here?
  • And I'm sorry for making up that whole missing heiress thing.
  • Helping me find my missing brother.
  • You're missing our game so you can still here and feel sorry for yourself?
  • I have finished my missing persons sweep.
  • It's like finding my missing child, but in a glass.
  • I see this is payback time for my missing your opening.

Alternatives:

  • Sorry for my mistake
  • Sorry for missing it

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