To apologize.
Said immediately after making a slight
mistake or after realizing that you
just fouled somebody.
Aliya: Hey, you shoved me!
Trevor: My error, ma. I shoved you on purpose, but I didn't know that you were gonna get mad. Forgive me.
Aliya:........Oookay.
Trevor: Hi Im Trevor! Now that I got your attention, will you go out with me?