English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i don't know why she's not on time" Mean?
Learn what "i don't know why she's not on time" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I don't know why she's not on time.
It means the speaker does not know the reason for someone's lateness.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 59
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they do not know why a woman has not arrived on time.
Usage Scenario
Use this when discussing a delay or someone's late arrival. It is neutral and common, but it can sound a little critical if said with a bad tone.
Better ways to say it
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I don't know why she's not on time.
2
I don't know why she's late.
3
I don't know what happened.
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