Meaning
Idiom: better late than never
- it’s good that something happened now even though it would have been better if it had happened earlier
Example sentences
Democrat Chuck Schumer said the latest coronavirus stimulus bill relief package is 'far from perfect' but also bettter late than never. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories Please give an. Jan 03, 2021 Another Stimulus — better late than never According to a recent study by the Aspen Institute, up to 40 million Americans faced eviction towards the end of this year, no doubt due to the financial.
— The dress arrived after the dance but better late than never—I’ll wear it to the next event.
— I handed in my term paper a day late, but it was better late than never because the teacher only marked it down one grade.
— Our flight was delayed 5 hours but better late than never because they closed the airport after the plane departed.
— We only arrived at the game at halftime but better late than never.
— Just come over now—it's better late than never and Grandpa would really appreciate the effort.
— We just received the report. We should have had it yesterday but it's better late than never.
— A: Sorry it took me a year to pay you back the $500 I borrowed. B: Thanks, it's better late than never.
Better Late Than Never Season 3
— Unfortunately, we arrived when dessert was being served but it was better late than never.
Synonyms
- it's high time
- not a moment too soon
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- Idiom: better late than never