you're excused
you're excused
1. You may leave the room, table, building, etc. A: "Mommy, may I please leave the table? I ate all my vegetables!" B: "Yes, sweetie, you're excused." That is all for the briefing. You're excused, everyone.
2. Said in response to "Excuse me," usually in a humorous or light-hearted manner. A: "Oh, excuse me! Sorry for that belch." B: "You're excused!" A: "Excuse me, I didn't mean to bump into you!" B: "It's all right, you're excused!"
See also: excuse
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
You're excused.
1. You may leave the room, the table, etc. (Said in response to May I be excused?) Mother: Are you finished, Tom? Tom: Yes, ma'am. Mother: You're excused. Bill (raising his hand): Can I leave the room? I have to go get my books off my bike. Teacher: You're excused. Bill: Thanks.
2. You must leave the room or the premises. (Typically said at the end of a scolding.) Father: I've heard quite enough of this nonsense, Tom. You're excused. Tom: Sorry. Andy: That is the end of this conversation. You're excused. Bob: But, there's more.
3. You are forgiven for belching or for some other breach of strict etiquette. (Said in response to Excuse me.) Tom (after belching): Excuse me. Father: You're excused. Sally: Excuse me for being so noisy. Mother: You're excused.
See also: excuse
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- be on the way out
- on the way out
- on the/(one's) way out
- on leave
- Can I/we have the bill?
- Can I/we have the check?
- love you and leave you
- I have to love you and leave you
- fly out
- leave (someone or something) in the dust