Meaning
Very informal, quick apology for a minor mistake.
Primary Function
Casual apology
Communicative Purpose
To acknowledge a small error without fuss
Pattern
My bad.
Core Structure
My bad.
Função primária
Casual apology
Propósito comunicativo
To acknowledge a small error without fuss
Situações de gatilho
Minor slip-ups, casual settings, among friends or relaxed colleagues
Contextos
Everyday conversation, informal professional
Padrão
My bad.
Estrutura central
My bad.
Slots de substituição
none
Colocados típicos
- oops
- sorry
- I
Substituições comuns
- My mistake
- Sorry about that
- Whoops
Erros comuns
Using in formal business emails or to a senior; can be seen as flippant.
Similar / contraste
Sorry (one word), It's my fault (serious), My fault (slightly informal)
Interferências
'Bad' as a noun may confuse learners; it’s slang.
Família do chunk
- Casual admissions: My mistake
- Whoopsie
- Don't know what I was thinking
Nuance
Lighthearted and quick; not for serious offenses.
Efeito pragmático
Speeds up resolution of trivial mistakes.
Dica de memória
Oops, my bad
Nota
Informal and quick, suitable for minor mistakes among friends or in relaxed settings.
Upgrade path
My bad → Oops, my fault
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