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Perfect Stranger Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

late + by?

Dear All,

Do native speakers say: I'm late by 10 minutes.

I normally say: I'm 10 minutes late.

Thanks,
  

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The common form is #2.

— Clive

  • The common form is #2.
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The common form is #2.
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Is the first one considered non-native?
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