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better safe than sorry

a phrase that means for someone to not do something risky and try to be safe.
Rochelle: I heard the infection spread through livestock, but I never studied that, better safe than sorry I guess.
by ityaboigummyrice May 18, 2020
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A video on YouTube of a boy crying and then the king into a demon afterwards. Perceived as one of the scariest YouTube videos ever made.
If you value your sanity, stay away from that I'm So Sorry Please Forgive Me.mp4 video.
by THESAYCOMPTER3 April 8, 2021
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I'm sorry sir

Example 1

male boss: I've been hearing about inappropriate rumors about my wife with you as the leader.
guy: So?
male boss: (angrily says), I can have you fired for this!
guy: I'm sorry sir.

male boss: (sighs): It's okay.

Example 2:

male cop: Sir, are you aware that you were speeding?
guy: (confused) Wha?
male cop: Sir, I can smell alcohol in your breath.
guy: (starts) Wait, there is a reasonable expla-
male cop: Sir, you're coming with me.
guy: (quickly says) I'm sorry sir.
male cop: It's okay, just don't do that again.

Example 3:

woman accidentally walks into guy.
woman: I'm sorry.
guy: Hey, watch it!
woman: look, I've already said I'm sorry!
guy: Take a hike!
woman: (cracks knuckles and approaches him): Excuse me?
guy: (looks down, faking to be ashamed) I'm sorry sir.
woman: WHAT DID YOU JUST CALL ME?
guy: (runs away)
by Blueplayer90 November 16, 2011
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I'm sorry you feel that way

The typical bullshit, don't give a fuck, patronizing response from an "authority" when you tell them what you really think.
Worker: "This job isn't worth the gas it takes me to drive my car in every morning, the shit I put up with should never have to be tolerated by any human being. This job's for the fuckin' birds."

Boss: "I'm sorry you feel that way."
by SpeedyG123 February 27, 2010
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The mature way for a teenager to apologize on Australian Television for throwing a party that resulted in damage to law enforcement vehicles. Is the perfect comeback for when a bitchy anchorwoman tells you to take off your glasses and apologize.
Anchorwoman: Why don't you take off your glasses and apologize like an adult?
Teenager: I'll say sorry, but I'm not taking off my glasses ...
by J. Avery Esq. February 23, 2008
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Yes chef, sorry chef

This is what you say when something isn't up to standard, especially Chef Ramsay's standard.
Gordon: the dog is POOPING on MY LAWN

Me: yes chef, sorry chef
by Mimi1308 February 21, 2021
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