Susie-sorry
A Susie-sorry is an apology made inadvertently by a person who is not at fault. It relates to a wrongdoer with a unique set of skills to turn a situation so that the victim feels the need to apologise.
In some circumstances it may even result in an unwarranted refund of money.
In some circumstances it may even result in an unwarranted refund of money.
Stuart apologised to Susie sincerely for what he had done, but on reflection realised he hadn't done anything wrong at all. She had been the perpetrator. He'd given her a Susie-sorry; an unbefitting apology.