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What sort of time do you call this?

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13 June 2026

What sort of time do you call this?

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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