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You're so very late

🇬🇧 UK //jʊə(ɹ) səʊ ˈvɛɹi leɪt// 🇺🇸 US //jʊər soʊ ˈvɛri leɪt//

Meaning of You're so very late

A statement expressing that someone is significantly behind schedule.

In simple words: You are very late.

You're so very late in a sentence

• I can't believe you're so very late to the meeting!
• After waiting for an hour, I told him, 'You're so very late!'
• You're so very late in submitting your assignment.

How to use You're so very late

Used to express frustration or disappointment about someone's tardiness. Usually appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but a bit more informal than just saying 'you are late.'

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Think of a friend always arriving late; you emphasize with 'you're so very late!'

Related words

Collocations with You're so very late

• you're late
• arrive late
• very late

Synonyms for You're so very late

• you're quite late
• you're really late
• you're tardy

Opposites of You're so very late

• You're so very early
• You're on time
• You're punctual

Common mistakes with You're so very late

• Omitting 'so very', saying just 'you're late' without emphasis.
• Using incorrect pronouns, like 'you're so very late' for non-persons.
• Mispronouncing 'very' as 'veri'.

Frequently asked questions about You're so very late

What does You're so very late mean?

You are very late.

What is the definition of You're so very late?

A statement expressing that someone is significantly behind schedule.

How do you use You're so very late in a sentence?

I can't believe you're so very late to the meeting!

Can you give another example of You're so very late?

After waiting for an hour, I told him, 'You're so very late!'

What are synonyms for You're so very late?

Common alternatives include you're quite late, you're really late, you're tardy.

What is the opposite of You're so very late?

Opposite meanings include You're so very early, You're on time, You're punctual.

What words go with You're so very late?

It commonly pairs with you're late, arrive late, very late.

What are common mistakes when using You're so very late?

Omitting 'so very', saying just 'you're late' without emphasis. Using incorrect pronouns, like 'you're so very late' for non-persons. Mispronouncing 'very' as 'veri'.

How do you pronounce You're so very late?

US: //jʊər soʊ ˈvɛri leɪt//, UK: //jʊə(ɹ) səʊ ˈvɛɹi leɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You're so very late?

Used to express frustration or disappointment about someone's tardiness. Usually appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but a bit more informal than just saying 'you are late.'