DirectgeneralSorry
Sorry—I said that wrong.
Why it works: Repair after saying the wrong thing
Generated with ExpressYou
Messages by tone
When You Say The Wrong Thing messages in a Direct tone
Here are 8+ curated message examples for when you say the wrong thing in a direct tone.
Personalize it
Make it personal
Start with a proven example, then personalize it in ExpressYou based on your exact situation, tone, and relationship.
What do you need help saying?
Use this block on SEO pages to turn search traffic into app installs and product usage.
DirectgeneralOn me
That’s on me. Sorry.
Why it works: Repair after saying the wrong thing
Generated with ExpressYou
DirectgeneralNot ok
That wasn’t okay—sorry.
Why it works: Repair after saying the wrong thing
Generated with ExpressYou
DirectgeneralFix
Let me fix that—I was off.
Why it works: Repair after saying the wrong thing
Generated with ExpressYou
DirectgeneralShort sorry
Sorry—I was wrong.
Why it works: Repair after saying the wrong thing
Generated with ExpressYou
DirectgeneralOn me
That’s on me.
Why it works: Repair after saying the wrong thing
Generated with ExpressYou
DirectgeneralWrong
That was wrong of me.
Why it works: Repair after saying the wrong thing
Generated with ExpressYou
DirectgeneralFix now
Fixing that—I misspoke.
Why it works: Repair after saying the wrong thing
Generated with ExpressYou
Try a different tone
When You Say The Wrong Thing in a Calm tone
8+ examples
When You Say The Wrong Thing in a Confident tone
8+ examples
When You Say The Wrong Thing in a Empathetic tone
8+ examples
When You Say The Wrong Thing in a Encouraging tone
8+ examples
When You Say The Wrong Thing in a Friendly tone
8+ examples
When You Say The Wrong Thing in a Gentle tone
8+ examples
When You Say The Wrong Thing in a Minimalist tone
8+ examples