unable to hear the alarm clock.
I was in a meeting. ..... What, you weren`t invited? That`s messed up.
It`s always in crises after another.
I had to show the new worker something.
I wasn`t late. I just failed to be on time.
I fell asleep in the shower.
I didn`t want to seem to eager.
I was to busy sleeping to be on time.
I`m very glad you asked that question; because that brings us right back to the issue of .....
Is it Spring forward or Spring back?
I`m not late, I`m early for next time.
I was, uh.....
I thought time was on my side.
I had to catch a Pokemon.
I sliped on some Ice cream and twisted my ankle.
I thought today was my day off.
a wedding ceremony, doctor's appointment
Engine trouble and empty fuel tank are good car reasons for being late. You could say that you had eye problem, an earache or an emergency.
So much sarcasm comes to mind, so I should keep my mouth shut.
Amnesia
Being lost is a common reason for being late. You could be late because you locked your keys in the car.
Around about afternoon, an alien apparition appeared. After an abduction aboard aircraft, and appraising in astonishing awe, I completely lost track of time.
Illness, indigestion, injury, incarceration and interviewing for a job are reasons for being late. They begin with the letter i.
Keys misplaced, knee injury and kids were not ready are reasons for being late.
Intoxicated.
Dog ate my summons.
Tardiness
pooping