Apologizing for being late in English (advanced)
Advanced English for apologizing for being late. Key line: “Hey, I'm really sorry I'm late—my keys did a magic trick and vanished.”
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Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Not upset; understanding
More natural than don't mind in speech
Say you'll return the help
Common after someone helps you
cause a delay
Ask if others were delayed by you
People arrive over time
Use it when people do not all arrive at once
Quick answers
understanding: what to say in English
Say “be cool about it” — not upset; understanding. More natural than don't mind in speech.
owe someone: what to say in English
Say “I owe you one” — say you'll return the help. Common after someone helps you.
delay: what to say in English
Say “hold something up” — cause a delay. Ask if others were delayed by you.
arriving bit by bit: what to say in English
Say “drifting in” — people arrive over time. Use it when people do not all arrive at once.