Collocation
I don't want to interrupt.
Used as a polite way to begin speaking when someone else is already talking, or to excuse oneself for speaking when it might be inconvenient for the listener. It indicates a desire not to disturb or break the flow of an activity or conversation.
Definition
'I don't want to interrupt.' is a common English collocation. Used as a polite way to begin speaking when someone else is already talking, or to excuse oneself for speaking when it might be inconvenient for the listener. It indicates a desire not to disturb or break the flow of an activity or conversation.
I don't want to + INTERRUPT
“Excuse me, I don't want to interrupt, but I have a quick question before you leave.”
Examples
- I don't want to interrupt, but your phone is ringing loudly.
- Forgive me, I don't want to interrupt your deep concentration, but it's time for dinner.
- We certainly don't want to interrupt the performance, so let's wait until the intermission.
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- She whispered, 'I don't want to interrupt, but could I borrow a pen for a moment?'
- He made sure to finish his thought quickly, saying, 'I don't want to interrupt your flow.'
- The speaker paused, realizing, 'I don't want to interrupt their ongoing discussion with my tangent.'
- I really don't want to interrupt your important meeting, so I'll come back later.
- Please tell me if I don't want to interrupt, but this seems urgent.
- My apologies, I don't want to interrupt, but your car lights are on.
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