1 definition by SoulMasterKaze
Where you express regret for an act occurring, but don't actually apologise for it.
Named for the former Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, who said, in response to a comment he made on consecutive interest rate raises, that he said that he was 'sorry that it happened, but didn't make any mention of an apology.'
Named for the former Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, who said, in response to a comment he made on consecutive interest rate raises, that he said that he was 'sorry that it happened, but didn't make any mention of an apology.'
Person A: You'd better apologise to Charlie, man.
Person B: Nah, I'm not sorry. I'll just give him a John Howard apology.
Person B: Nah, I'm not sorry. I'll just give him a John Howard apology.
by SoulMasterKaze January 16, 2011