football time

Definition

The phenomenon where someone's stated arrival time is wildly optimistic—like when they say 20 minutes but actually mean 40, because actual game time in football is way longer than advertised despite only four 15-minute quarters. It's the universal excuse for chronic lateness.

Example Usage

Bob said he'd be here in 20 minutes two hours ago. He's definitely operating on football time.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=football%20time&defid=5185500)

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