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May 2025
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823 - Late Delayed Held Up

Michael DiGiacomo Happy English
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Sorry I’m late. I got held up in traffic. Has this happened to you recently? Have you gotten held up and then you’re running behind. Well, if you’re looking to figure out how to talk about being late, you’ve come to the right place.

Let’s talk about words like late, delayed, and some other useful English expressions that all have to do with not being on time.

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