Well → In good health; satisfactory
Excuse → To overlook or pardon
Me → The speaker or writer, referring to oneself
Actual Meaning
Sarcastic response to feeling criticized or corrected, implying offense taken
Examples in Context
After criticism: 'Well, excuse me for trying to help.' (Translation: I'm offended by your response)
Helpful Tips
1Indicates defensiveness
2Speaker feels wronged
3Often preceded by criticism
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
how rude
excuse you
pardon me
Related Phrases
Click to explore related phrases in our collection
Gee, thanks
TMI
Absolutely not
It is what it is
Sorry not sorry
My bad
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
We won't sell or share your personal information to inform the ads you see. You may still see interest-based ads if your information is sold or shared by other companies or was sold or shared previously.