After the event
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After something has already happened or been done.
The security measures were put in place after the event, which was too late to prevent the damage.
Often appears as...
- after the event
- implemented after the event
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Too late; with hindsight.
His advice was given after the event, when it was no longer needed.
Often appears as...
- advice after the event
- realized after the event
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
After something has already happened or been done.
The security measures were put in place after the event, which was too late to prevent the damage.
Often appears as...
- after the event
- implemented after the event
phrase
Too late; with hindsight.
His advice was given after the event, when it was no longer needed.
Often appears as...
- advice after the event
- realized after the event
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Too Late
Used to express an action taken after it would have been useful.
The fire extinguisher was installed after the event, not helping during the fire.
Pro Tip 2/3Hindsight Reflection
Implies looking back on a situation with the wisdom gained after it has ended.
Criticizing the decision after the event is easy, given what we know now.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Response
Often used to indicate that precautionary actions are only implemented once it’s too late.
The password policy was strengthened only after the event of a security breach.
Pro Tip 1/3Too Late
Used to express an action taken after it would have been useful.
The fire extinguisher was installed after the event, not helping during the fire.
Pro Tip 2/3Hindsight Reflection
Implies looking back on a situation with the wisdom gained after it has ended.
Criticizing the decision after the event is easy, given what we know now.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Response
Often used to indicate that precautionary actions are only implemented once it’s too late.
The password policy was strengthened only after the event of a security breach.
Pro Tip 1/3Too Late
Used to express an action taken after it would have been useful.
The fire extinguisher was installed after the event, not helping during the fire.
Pro Tip 2/3Hindsight Reflection
Implies looking back on a situation with the wisdom gained after it has ended.
Criticizing the decision after the event is easy, given what we know now.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Response
Often used to indicate that precautionary actions are only implemented once it’s too late.
The password policy was strengthened only after the event of a security breach.
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