"better to be late than be dead on time" meaning in All languages combined

See better to be late than be dead on time on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Etymology: A play on the term "dead on time" meaning exactly on time, but also meaning deceased. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} better to be late than be dead on time
  1. It is better to arrive late than to risk one's life speeding to a destination.
    Sense id: en-better_to_be_late_than_be_dead_on_time-en-phrase-EWUrTTwz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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