10 Scary Excuses to Give Your Boss for Missing a Deadline

1. "You didn't remind me."
   
2. "Why bother with a deadline? You're going to give it back to me with corrections anyway?"
   
3. "I need an extension."
   
4. "My dog ate the final draft."
   
5. "I accidentally shredded it."
   
6. "My break lasted longer than I anticipated."
   
7. "When was the deadline?"
   
8. "What project?"
   
9. "I got really busy and lost track of time."
   
10. "I didn't have time."