i'm sorry to say

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   used for saying that sth is disappointing

   But on the whole, I'm sorry to say, we're a failed species.

In the movies · 7

• But on the whole, I'm sorry to say, we're a failed species.Whatever Works2009
• I'm sorry to say this to you...Barry Lyndon1975
• But I'm sorry to say we lost the babies.Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story2009
• I'm sorry to say, but it's time.Purple Hearts2022
• If he is, I'm sorry to say he's...The Man from Earth2007
• I'm sorry to say this, but fuck her.Scream VI2023
• Yeah. I'm sorry to say it, but he's right.Daddy's Home2015
• I'm sorry to say that you're really a very common type, darling.Water for Elephants2011

Learn it in full scenes

• Whatever Works2009
  • Boris Breaks the Fourth Wall
  • Boris Panics and Jumps Out the Window
  • Boris Takes Melodie In

From the same entry

• be sorry for
• feel sorry for yourself
• I'm sorry
• better safe than sorry

More idioms

• without fail
• pick a fight
• without exception
• wouldn't be seen dead
• make use of
• with open arms
• on the run
• yes sir
• at expense
• be good friends
• by comparison
• have a part