late in the day

Having progressed too far to accommodate changes now. I know that font looks hideous, but with 300 copies already printed, it's too late in the day to do anything about it.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

late in the day

Far advanced; also, too far advanced. For example, It's late in the day to change the kitchen layout, since we've already ordered the cabinets , or It's a bit late in the day for apologizing. [Late 1700s]

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

late in the day

COMMON If someone has done something late in the day, they have done it at the last moment or in the final stages of a situation. It was, she screamed, too late in the day for him to start behaving like a loving husband. It is good news that the department is now drawing up a strategy for the aerospace industry. It is just a shame such a move has come so late in the day. Note: This expression is often used to criticize people for waiting too long before taking action.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

late in the day

at a late stage in proceedings, especially too late to be useful.

A North American variant of this expression is late in the game .

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

ˌlate in the ˈday

(disapproving) (do something) later than you should: It’s a bit late in the day to tell me you can’t come. I’ve already bought the tickets.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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the printed word
behind schedule
behind in
behind in (something)
fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down
neither use nor ornament
ornament
have (something) to play with
have money, time, etc. to play with
hidi

词组	late in the day
释义	late in the day late in the day Having progressed too far to accommodate changes now. I know that font looks hideous, but with 300 copies already printed, it's too late in the day to do anything about it. See also: late Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. 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. See also: late McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. late in the day Far advanced; also, too far advanced. For example, It's late in the day to change the kitchen layout, since we've already ordered the cabinets , or It's a bit late in the day for apologizing. [Late 1700s] See also: late The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. late in the day COMMON If someone has done something late in the day, they have done it at the last moment or in the final stages of a situation. It was, she screamed, too late in the day for him to start behaving like a loving husband. It is good news that the department is now drawing up a strategy for the aerospace industry. It is just a shame such a move has come so late in the day. Note: This expression is often used to criticize people for waiting too long before taking action. See also: late Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. late in the day at a late stage in proceedings, especially too late to be useful. A North American variant of this expression is late in the game . See also: late Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary ˌlate in the ˈday (disapproving) (do something) later than you should: It’s a bit late in the day to tell me you can’t come. I’ve already bought the tickets. See also: late Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: the printed word behind schedule behind in behind in (something) fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down neither use nor ornament ornament have (something) to play with have money, time, etc. to play with hidi
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