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late in the day |
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late in the day Fig. far along in a project or activity; too late in a project or activity for action, decisions, etc., to be taken. It was a bit late in the day for him to apologize. It's late in the day to try to change the plans. late in the day too late to be useful (often + for ) The new gun laws came a little late in the day for those whose friends or families were killed in the massacre. (often + to do sth) It seems rather late in the day to announce that diet drinks might cause cancer. See Better late than neverlate in the day delayed almost too long Isn't it rather late in the day to say you're sorry? How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It was rather too late in the day to set about being simpleminded and ignorant; but she left her with every previous resolution confirmed of being humble and discreet, and repressing imagination all the rest of her life. He did not regain consciousness till late in the day, when with other wounded and captured Russian officers he was carried to the hospital. It's a little late in the day to be scrupulous, after what you have done. |
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