sorry, keep going
/ˈsɑːri kiːp ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
Meaning
This phrase is used when you accidentally interrupt someone while they are speaking, or when a brief distraction occurs. It politely signals to the other person that they should continue what they were saying. It shows that you are listening and value their thoughts.
Examples
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Oh, sorry, keep going. You were saying you met him at the conference?
Oh, sorry, keep going. You were saying you met him at the conference?
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I didn't mean to cut you off. Sorry, keep going.
I didn't mean to cut you off. Sorry, keep going.
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Sorry, keep going, I just needed to grab my pen.
Sorry, keep going, I just needed to grab my pen.
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My phone buzzed, but I'm listening. Sorry, keep going.
My phone buzzed, but I'm listening. Sorry, keep going.
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Sorry, keep going, you were talking about your weekend plans.
Sorry, keep going, you were talking about your weekend plans.
Common Mistakes
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✗ Sorry, keep to go.
✓ Sorry, keep going.
The verb 'keep' must be followed by a gerund (-ing form) when it means to continue an action, not an infinitive.
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✗ Sorry, continue to go.
✓ Sorry, keep going.
'Continue to go' sounds unnatural when asking someone to resume speaking. 'Keep going' is the standard idiomatic choice.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I didn't mean to interrupt you. ___, you were talking about the meeting.
💡 A polite phrase to say after an interruption.
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sorry, keep going
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Oh, did I cut you off? ___.
💡 Use this to tell someone to resume speaking.
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sorry, keep going