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We use this expression when someone is very late for something.
Written: Yes
Spoken: Yes
Formal: No
Informal: Yes
Example 1
Hi. Sorry I'm late.
What sort of time do you call this? It's after midnight!
I know - we got lost on the way here.
Example 2
What sort of time do you call this? You should have been here hours ago!
I know. I'm sorry - I didn't know what time it was.
Don't do it again or you won't have a job to come to!
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