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Taka Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Late

Does this sentence sound natural and make sense?

I'm getting late for the time I promised.
  

Top answer

No. Just 'I'm late' or 'I'm running late'. Any promised time is presumed.

— Mister Micawber

  • No.
  • Just 'I'm late' or 'I'm running late'.
  • Any promised time is presumed.
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No. Just 'I'm late' or 'I'm running late'. Any promised time is presumed.
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Mister MicawberAny promised time is presumed.
I see.

But this does work, right?

I'm getting late for an appointment.
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TakaBut this does work, right?I'm getting late for an appointment.
No, you are running late (for an appointment).
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OH, right. That 'get' should be 'run' instead.

Anyway even though any promised time is presumed, adding 'for an appointment' wouldn't make it sound strange, right?

Is it that 'late for the time one promised' doesn't sound like English?
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TakaIs it that 'late for the time one promised' doesn't sound like English?
It does not sound like natural English.
You can say what you're late for, or why you feel bad that you're going to be late.

One example: I promised Tim I'd meet him at 6 and now it looks like I'll be late.
There are infinite combinations. but "late for the time one pro
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