ごめんで済すむなら警けい察さつはいらない

expression

sorry won't cut it; just saying sorry isn't enough

A set phrase used to reject a mere apology when real consequences or compensation are expected. Often said in a scolding or cynical tone.

• 物ものを壊こわしたのに「ごめん」だけ？ごめんで済すむなら警けい察さつはいらないよ。

  You broke something and all you say is 'sorry'? If sorry were enough, we wouldn't need the police.

• 謝あやまれば許ゆるされると思おもったら大おお間ま違ちがいだ。ごめんで済すむなら警けい察さつはいらないんだぞ。

  If you think apologizing will make everything okay, you're dead wrong. Sorry won't cut it.