1/14 Talk about a time when you were late for work

I remember a time when I was very late for work.

ex> I was very late for the meeting this morning.

I had woken up late because I was very tired.

cf> sleep in: 일부러 푹 잠을 자는 것

I didn’t have time to get to the subway station, so I jumped in a cab.

* jump in a cab: 택시를 잡아타다

ex> I just jump in a cab if I am late for appointments.

Unfortunately though, we ran into some traffic and it took longer than I thought.

* run into some traffic: 차가 막히다

ex> I always run into some traffic on my way to work.

In fact, it took about the same amount of time as the subway.

I also had to pay a lot of money for the taxi fare. I ended up getting to my office an hour late.

* taxi fare: 택시요금

* end up: 결국~하게 되다

I got into a lot of trouble with my boss. It was a terrible way to start a day.

* get into a lot of trouble: 큰 곤경에 처하다, 크게 혼나다

ex> I used to get into a lot of trouble with teachers.

Ever since that incident, I always make sure to set some extra alarms in the morning.

ex> I always make sure to stay within the budget.

@ Traffic was fine, but I ran into my ex on the bus.  옛 애인과 마주쳤어.