But what are the best ones? Here are the top 10 best excuses for being late: Traffic is always a great excuse because it’s usually true. Plus, it’s usually out of our control and therefore ...

While the excuse of 'the dog ate my homework' has become cliché, other animals often crop up in odd explanations for why pupils are late to school ... excuses included being distracted by ...

Cheng Ka-yau, 15, Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School: I heard a funny one from my friend ... The most creative excuse I’ve heard for someone being late is, “I had to combat a monster.” ...