English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that's strange he is never late" Mean?
Learn what "that's strange he is never late" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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That's strange, he is never late.
This means the speaker finds the situation unusual and is questioning why it happened.
From Do Not Deceive Me, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker notices something unusual because the person is usually never late.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you want to point out that something does not fit the usual pattern. It is neutral and natural in everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
That's strange, he is never late.
2
That's odd, he's never late.
3
He is never late, so this is strange.
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