excuse, please

excuse, please

1. A polite phrase used after one has done something that does not adhere to proper etiquette. Oh, excuse, please—I didn't mean to bump into you, ma'am. Excuse, please! Gosh, I don't know what's making me so gassy today!
2. A polite phrase said when one is trying to pass through a crowded area. Excuse, please, I have to get through with this cart.
3. A polite phrase used to signal someone or get someone's attention. Excuse, please—I was wondering if you could help me with something.
See also: please

'scuse, please

1. A polite phrase used after one has done something that does not adhere to proper etiquette. (An informal shortening of "excuse, please.") Oh, ’scuse, please—didn't mean to bump into you, ma'am. ’Scuse, please! Gosh, I don't know what's making me so gassy today!
2. A phrase said when one is trying to pass through a crowded area. Hey, ’scuse, please—I have to get through with this cart.
3. A polite phrase used to signal someone or get someone's attention. ’Scuse, please—I was wondering if you could help me with something.
See also: please
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • 'scuse, please
  • Excuse me
  • scuse
  • permit me
  • up, up, and away
  • not your long suit
  • not (one's) long suit
  • bump that
  • Bump that!
  • not play that game
References in periodicals archive
If you're going to come up with an excuse, please have something better planned.
There is no excuse, please get out there and enjoy it!