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late in the day

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late in the day
too late to be useful. The new gun laws came a little late in the day for those whose friends or families were killed in the massacre. (often + for) It seems rather late in the day to announce that diet drinks might cause cancer. (often + to do something)
See also: day, late

late in the day
delayed almost too long. Isn't it rather late in the day to say you're sorry?
See also: day, late

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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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