[Grammar] Please excuse my being so late.

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wotcha

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"Please excuse my being so late."


Does this sentence make sense and is it grammatical?
 

probus

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In my opinion it is perfect. It is exactly what I would say on arriving late at a meeting.
 

taked4700

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What difference do you see between the title sentence and "I'm sorry for being so late."?

I guess the title sentence is a bit more formal.

Thanks in advance.
 
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