you'll be late for your own funeral

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English[edit]

Phrase[edit]

you'll be late for your own funeral

  1. (humorous) Said as a mild admonishment to somebody who is always late for things.

Usage notes[edit]

  • May be used with you will, you would, etc. rather than you'll.
  • May be used with other pronouns, e.g. he'll be late for his own funeral.