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Pardon my French

The origin of this phrase (Which means excuse my use of profanity) does not originate for the French word for seal, as Lazy Time Waster suggests.

It in fact originates from the constant warfare between England and France many years ago, at that time "French" was associated with indecent things and activies (Swearing, kissing etc).
This was done fairly often in those days, sexually transmitted diseases (for one thing) had different names in different countries.

What the English might call the French disease, the Dutch might call the Spanish disease, the French might call the English disease and so on.
by Groaroaroar April 2, 2005
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I beg your pardon

When your a polite English gentleman and you can’t say fuck you or what the fuck.
Jeff the left handed homeless man:Wanker

King Sebastian the rich right handed man:I beg your pardon
by King man of England the 2.5 August 16, 2018
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I beg your pardon

"I beg your pardon" is just a polite British way of saying "the fuck you just say"
Girl: I used to wear the socks under my brothers bed
Boy: I beg your pardon
by Beese Churger August 22, 2020
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pardonche

the act of dating someone who is below your level of attraction and can or is referred to as a farm animal
dude quit being such a pardonche that girl is way f ugly
by silent Samson January 9, 2011
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Pardoel packing

Named after someone notorious for last minute packing, Pardoel packing is the act of packing by throwing all of your belongings into a suitcase willy nilly. Actually scratch that. A suitcase implies planned packing, most likely some bags for life, maybe even bin liners will be involved.

Although Pardoel packing is time efficient the risk factor for forgetting important items such as passports is incredibly high.

If you are expecting a known Pardoel packer in your home be prepared to stock large quantities of toiletries such as toothbrushes, deodorant and shampoo as most space will be saved in the case for either extravagant cosmetics and perfume or more likely gifts from the duty free for you.

Those who partake in Pardoel packing tend to be the most wonderful of humans who are simply lacking in general organisation so do welcome them into your hearts and homes*.

*However if you have "Monica-like" organisation it is generally advised that you don't welcome Pardoel packers into your home. Your efforts to change their habits will be futile and will most likely drive you crazy.
Kellie: Have you packed for the holiday yet?

Ellie: No, I'm just going to do some Pardoel packing right before we go. Who has time for pre packing!?
by Pardoel packing May 29, 2016
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pardon

its a word that can be used instead of
*Excuse me
*sorry
* and other forgiveness-asking words
beg your pardon?
by maryankee June 21, 2008
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Dangled Pardon

The disingenuous use of Presidential Power to favorably manipulate a targeted individual's behavior, while never intending to actually execute a pardon order.
Who sucked on the dangled pardon? Who lied, cheated, mis-directed authorities and forever soiled their reputation?...and Is STILL GOING TO FUCKING JAIL?...
by YAWA March 8, 2019
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