Meaning of 'If you'll pardon my French'
What does the saying 'If you'll pardon my French' mean?
Idiom: If you'll pardon my French
Meaning:
This idiom is used as a way of apologising for swearing.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Nationality or ethnicity |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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