×
Idiom Attic home
A-Z list of idioms
Search for an idiom
Idioms on a specific topic
The origins of phrases
About Us
☰ Menu
The Idiom Attic - a collection of hundreds of English idioms, each one explained.
The meaning of "excuse my french"
"
Excuse my French
"
Meaning:
Please forgive me for swearing.
Example:
Bugger - excuse my French.
Where did it originate?:
Britain
, mid 20th century.
Where is it used?:
Britain, mostly by the older generation.
More idioms about:
language
euphemism
(
How did the idiom "Excuse my French " originate?
)
We are also on
Copyright
Gary Martin