Collocation
I'm sorry to hear that.
An expression of sympathy, regret, or sadness in response to hearing bad news or an unfortunate event.
Definition
'I'm sorry to hear that.' is a common English collocation. An expression of sympathy, regret, or sadness in response to hearing bad news or an unfortunate event.
I'm sorry to hear that.
“When she told me about her job loss, I said, 'I'm sorry to hear that,' and offered my support.”
Examples
- He looked genuinely concerned when he said, 'I'm sorry to hear that your cat went missing.'
- After she explained her difficult situation, I could only respond with, 'I'm sorry to hear that.'
- When I told him about the cancelled concert, his immediate reaction was, 'Oh, I'm sorry to hear that!'
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- Despite my efforts, the project failed, and my boss just said, 'I'm sorry to hear that, but we'll try again.'
- Hearing about their financial struggles, she sympathetically murmured, 'I'm sorry to hear that.'
- It was clear from his tone that he truly meant it when he offered, 'I'm sorry to hear that you lost your wallet.'
- I received the unfortunate news about the merger, and my colleague simply replied, 'I'm sorry to hear that.'
- He had to cancel his trip due to an emergency, and his friend replied, 'I'm sorry to hear that, I hope everything is okay.'
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