He was always late on principle, his principle being that punctuality is the thief of time.

Verwandte Phrasen

• I was on holiday by the sea.
• I was given it as a present.
• I was born in Estonia.
• I was completely naked.
• He was turned out of the house, bag and baggage
• Was everything alright?
• It was bound to happen
• He was always in the frame for the job