I hope you pardon my French that I used during the serious and intense discussion we were having yes...........

English Language (SBI-CL) Idiom & Phrases

Direction: In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I hope you pardon my French that I used during the serious and intense discussion we were having yesterday.

Excuse my use of incorrect French

Excuse my inappropriate language

Excuse my untidiness

Excuse my behaviour

Excuse my tardiness

Explanation:

The phrase “pardon my French” is usually used humorously to denote an excuse for using taboo words or inappropriate words. The above sentence speaks of a person asking another person to excuse him for using inappropriate language during their discussion. Out of the given option, option 2 is correct.