a day late and a dollar short

a day late and a dollar short

Too late to be of any benefit. Jake tried to repair his relationship with his girlfriend after forgetting her birthday, but she viewed his efforts as a day late and a dollar short.
See also: and, dollar, late, short
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

day late and a dollar short

late and ill-prepared. Tommy, you seem to show up a day late and a dollar short all the time. You need to get organized.
See also: and, dollar, late, short
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • day late and a dollar short
  • not know (one) from Adam
  • not know from Adam
  • not know somebody from Adam
  • not know someone from Adam
  • run with
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  • reach out after (someone or something)
  • reach up to (someone or something)