Study Resource: English phrases for expressing regrets or for apologizing

Phrases with I am / I feel…

• I feel bad about (doing) something
• I am/feel sorry about (doing) something
• I am/feel repentant about (doing) something
• I am/feel regretful about (doing) something

Phrases with if…

• If I could do it over again, I would …
• If I had a second chance, I would …
• If I could go back in time, I would …

Other phrases

• Now I know that … was a bad idea
• I am taking back (my words / what I said)
• Doing (something) was unfortunate
• I repent (doing) something (usually used with “sins” and “crimes”)