(well,) pardon me for existing!

(well,) pardon me for existing!

An angry, exasperated response to a criticism or rebuke that one feels is unwarranted or unjustified, especially since they believe they did something very minimal or nothing at all. A: "Would you please just sit down and stop getting in my way?" B: "Well, pardon me for existing!" You don't need to get so upset, I was just suggesting you ask for directions. Pardon me for existing!
See also: pardon
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (well,) pardon me for living!
  • pardon me for doing something
  • pardon me for living!
  • pardon me for living/breathing/existing/etc.
  • Well, pardon me for living!
  • exist
  • pardon
  • (well,) pardon me for breathing!
  • breathing
  • be tired of (something)