you'd be late for your own funeral

Said humorously to emphasize the fact that someone is always late or unpunctual. A: "Sorry, Sarah, I'm going to be about 15 minutes late." B: "Sheesh. You'd be late for your own funeral!" Rory Thompson, class started over an hour ago! You'd be late for your own funeral, young man!

See also: for, funeral, late, own

See also:

you'd be late to your own funeral
you'll be late for your own funeral
you'll be late to your own funeral
of late
as of late
come late to the party
arrive late to the party
keep late hours
late in the game
be late to the party

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