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For Life
2009.03.11

When you have to be the bearer of bad tidings, today's WordMaster may help to soften the blow. But just be careful they don't shoot the messenger!

Today's Lesson
SORRY TO SAY   残念ながら、申し訳ありませんが

Explanation

  • You can use the expression I'm sorry to say when giving disappointing news or a disappointing answer.
  • がっかりさせるようなニュースを伝えたり、期待はずれの返事をしたりするときには、 I'm sorry to say という表現を使うことができます。

SORRY TO SAY

examples

  1. I'm sorry to say, I don't remember your name.
  2. I'm sorry to say this, but I totally disagree with you.
  3. a: Can I see some pictures from your trip?
    b: I didn't take a camera, I'm sorry to say.

英会話レッスンLet's do this again tomorrow, shall we?