I guess that's the earliest I've ever been late.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A humorous way to express that being late earlier than usual is still being late.
- In plain terms
- I was earlier than before but still late.
- What can you take from it?
- Even early lateness is still lateness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you ever on time?
- How do you manage time?
Another view
Being early is generally preferred over late.
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