Top 5 expressions to explain why you are late

Learn fixed expressions to help you communicate from effectively!

How do you explain the reason(s) why you arrived late for work?

Here are the top 5:

1. I'm sorry I'm late, the bus/train was late.

2. I'm sorry I'm late, my car wouldn't start.

3. I'm sorry I'm late, there was a traffic jam.

4. I'm sorry I'm late, I forgot my telephone and I had to go back home to get it.

5. I'm sorry I'm late, my alarm clock didn't go off, so I overslept.


Let's hope you don't need to use these expressions too often!