you'll be late for your own funeral

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Phrase

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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

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  • 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.