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better late than neverbetter late than neverThe delayed occurrence or achievement of something that one desires is better than it not happening at all. This set phrase is often used to acknowledge (perhaps begrudgingly) that something has finally occurred. After two weeks, I finally got a return phone call from that company. Better late than never, I guess. I'm sorry my gift came late, but better late than never, right? See also: better, late, never Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Better late than never.Prov. Cliché Doing something late is better than not doing it. I'm sorry I'm late to the party. Better late than never, right? Jill: Lisa's birthday was two weeks ago. Should I send her a card now? Jane: Better late than never. See also: better, late, never McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. better late than neverBeing tardy is better than not at all, as in We've been waiting for you for an hour-but better late than never. This phrase, first recorded about 1200, appears in several early English proverb collections, often with the added but better never late. Today it is often used in exasperation over a delay, as in the example. See also: better, late, never The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. better late than never People say better late than never to mean that it is better for something to happen later than planned or wanted than not to happen at all. I didn't fall in love until I was 50, but better late than never! Perhaps I should have started the project years ago, I said to myself, but maybe it is better late than never. Note: This expression is often used to show that you think that something should have been done sooner. See also: better, late, never Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. better late than never it's preferable for something to happen or be done belatedly than not at all.See also: better, late, never Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary ˌbetter ˌlate than ˈnever (saying) it is better to arrive, do something, etc. late than not to arrive, do something, etc. at all: You were supposed to be here an hour ago, still better late than never, I suppose!See also: better, late, never Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary better late than neverA time-honored rationalization for tardiness. It can be traced to Greek and Latin writers, including the historian Livy, and appears in several early English proverb collections. The full proverb is sometimes stated, “Better late than never, but better never late.” There are versions in numerous other languages as well. See also: better, late, never The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also:- (one's) bag
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References in periodicals archive But since it's better late than never, I look forward to the time that UPP and APGA will come together because they have the same DNA, same parentage, same ideology, same vision and if they ever come together, the politics of Nigeria will benefit from United, vibrant Igbo front because whether re restructure or not restructure, a very constructive engagement from various power points of Nigeria will bring about a better Nigeria, not the dominance of one group against the other. APGA crisis: Senator Umeh, Chekwas Okorie reconcile "It's a case of better late than never and at an age where he is still at his peak and scoring goals for fun." Simm started his career as a trainee at Wrexham but came to prominence as a prolific striker with Leigh RMI and Hyde, for whom he scored 39 goals in two seasons. Simm signs deal to join Wingmakers; WELSH PREMIER As they say, better late than never. This is his second straight T&G Super Team appearance for indoor track and second straight overall as he also was recognized in the fall for helping the Colonials go 9-3 in football. Jay Reynolds; Shrewsbury High The court order has been implemented better late than never. Justice, democracy emerged victorious today: Naek So, while we're coming up on 2 months into the 2011 MLB season, we figured, better late than never. 2010 MLB Off-Season Transaction, Broken Down By Team It seems a case of better late than never for the Greens when it comes to grabbing some credit - even if the train has left the station! Greens are late for the train He thanked as well the Lebanese President, Prime Minister, and Foreign Minister for taking said decision "in spite of coming 32 years late," assuring that "it is better late than never." He also blasted Libya's summit depicting it as "the summit for declaring Arab official impotence and incapability of preserving Palestinian rights." Berri applauds Tele-Communication Ministry's issuance of Sadr mail stamps Better late than never. Decades ago Rule 4-7 should have been amended to prevent lawyers who used to be judges from continuing to use the title "judge" in their law practices, except as a representation of experience in a biography. Former judges He said: "It was a late one (the goal), but there's the old saying, better late than never. Kirkland hit by coin but Wigan hit winner "' Better late than never,' as the saying goes," said Salman. Lebanon-appointments JACK BERRY'S latest book Better Late Than Never (above) has gone into its second print, with the cost of production covered by Antonia Deuters and Sir Robert Ogden. Book selling well; BUSINESS MATTERS But then as the saying goes "It is better late than never". Better late than never on school fee rises Ronald Velasquez, of Mentone, Calif, discovered that when it comes to insurance claims, it's not always better late than never. Too little, too late Better late than never: Katie Price with her new novel. Katie hope for Brum men "It's a long time for someone to have a guilty conscience but it's a case of better late than never." 13 years on, guilt leaves a bad taste |