My bad.
/maɪ bæd/
My bad.
/maɪ bæd/
My bad" is a succinct way of acknowledging a mistake or taking responsibility for a minor error. It's a casual apology and is often used among friends or in informal situations where the stakes are not particularly high. Using "my bad" shows that you can admit faults without making a big deal about it, promoting a relaxed and cooperative environment. This phrase is particularly useful in social situations where maintaining harmony is more important than addressing the mistake in detail.
Sorry, my bad. I should have checked first.
The speaker is admitting a mistake by acknowledging that they should have verified something beforehand.
My bad, I forgot to give you the keys.
An apology is being offered for forgetting to hand over the keys, accepting fault.
I mixed up the dates, my bad. Let's reschedule.
There's an admission of error in confusing the dates for an event, with a suggestion to fix the mistake by rescheduling.