May I be excused?

May I be excused?

A polite way of asking if one may leave some place. Mrs. Watson, may I be excused? My stomach is really bothering me. I'm full, Mommy. May I be excused?
See also: may
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

May I be excused?

May I leave this place, please?; May I leave to use the toilet? Nature calls. May I be excused? The student raised her hand and said, "Teacher, may I be excused?"
See also: may
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • you're excused
  • may as well
  • may/might as well
  • come what may
  • May I tell (someone) who's calling?
  • one man's meat is another man's poison
  • sell in May
  • sell in May and go away
  • sell in May and stay away
  • May I speak to ? Go to Could I speak to