Study Resource: English phrases for expressing regrets or for apologizing
By: Anna Classing
Phrases with I am / I feel…
I feel bad about (doing) something
I am/feel sorry about (doing) something
I am/feel repentant about (doing) something
I am/feel regretful about (doing) something
Phrases with if…
If I could do it over again, I would …
If I had a second chance, I would …
If I could go back in time, I would …
Other phrases
Now I know that … was a bad idea
I am taking back (my words / what I said)
Doing (something) was unfortunate
I repent (doing) something (usually used with “sins” and “crimes”)
