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i am running late vs i am running out of time

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings and contexts. 'I am running late' is used when someone is behind schedule or will arrive later than expected. 'I am running out of time' is used when someone has a limited amount of time left to complete a task or reach a deadline.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1715 views

i am running late

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone is behind schedule or will arrive later than expected.

This phrase is used to inform others that you are delayed or will not arrive at the expected time.

Examples:

I am running late for the meeting.
She is running late for her flight.
We are running late for the concert.

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If that's sarcastic, I am running late.
If that's sarcastic, I am running late.
Water the plant, go to bed at some point, and don't call me, if I am running late, I will call you.
I am running really late to a meeting with the IRS, so...
Thanks for this but I am running a little late.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I must now leave you because I am running a little late for the Council of Ministers in Luxembourg.
Hey. Am I running late for Justin's rehab confab?
I'm so sorry, I really am running rather late.
I'm just running late for my flight.
That's why she was running late.
It's actually good you're running late.
I'm just running late for lunch.
I'll just tell everyone at work that you're running late.
I'm actually running late for my next meeting.
Good. Miss Braddock is running late.
Somebody who can be flexible when I'm running late.
Our friendly neighborhood scalper says he's running late.
The man I was supposed to meet is running late.
And we're now running late for a partners' meeting.
I'm running late for this interview.

Alternatives:

I am behind schedule.
I will arrive later than expected.
I am delayed.

i am running out of time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone has a limited amount of time left to complete a task or reach a deadline.

This phrase is used to express urgency or the need to complete something quickly before time runs out.

Examples:

I am running out of time to finish my assignment.
She is running out of time to catch the train.
We are running out of time to submit the report.

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And I am running out of time.
Mr President, I see that I am running out of time.
I could also say something on the subject of Cyprus, but I will refrain from doing so, as I am running out of time and the President is already giving me a stern look.
As I am running out of time to speak, I refer you to my proposed amendment and would unfortunately, as we say in Sweden, ask that both the Commission and the Committee do their homework again.
But cohesion must also come from within. I regret that we have had so few positive things to say this evening, but I too am running out of time.
Look, I am running out of ways to convince you.
Mick, I am running out of patience.
I have the distinct impression that I am running out of goodwill.
Running out of time for my segment.
Running out of time, Boss.
Running out of time, Alice.
We're running out of time, Tituba.
Caffrey, you're running out of time.
We're running out of time.
That means we're running out of time.
We're running out of time, Jess.
Okay, really running out of time.
Walter, you are running out of time.
We're running out of time.
Bottom line... we're running out of time.

Alternatives:

I have limited time left.
Time is running out.
I need to hurry up.

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