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What does “run late” mean?
Meaning, example sentences and a quick practice question.
B2
To be behind schedule
“Sorry, I'm running a bit late.”
From the B2 lesson Playing It by Ear (time and timing).
B2
To be behind schedule
“Our first flight ran late, so the connection was close.”
From the B2 lesson On the Road (flights and getting around).
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What does “run late” mean?
Teaching this phrase?“run late” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks B2 Pack 2 (Plans, Problems and Feelings) and Everyday English Chunks B2 Pack 3 (Money, Food, Work and Travel).
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