Be too late
phrase
To arrive or do something after the desired or required time.
I ran as fast as I could to the station but I was too late, the train had already left.
Often appears as...
- it's too late to apologize
- it's never too late
phrase
To fail to avoid a problem or danger by not taking action soon enough.
We tried to warn them about the risks but we were too late, they had already signed the contract.
Often appears as...
- realize too late
- act too late
phrase
To arrive or do something after the desired or required time.
I ran as fast as I could to the station but I was too late, the train had already left.
Often appears as...
- it's too late to apologize
- it's never too late
phrase
To fail to avoid a problem or danger by not taking action soon enough.
We tried to warn them about the risks but we were too late, they had already signed the contract.
Often appears as...
- realize too late
- act too late
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Time Sensitive
Used when specific timing is crucial and missing it has consequences.
If we don't submit by 5 PM, we'll be too late and miss the deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Irreversible Outcome
Indicates a point where actions can no longer change the outcome.
After the votes were counted, it was too late to campaign.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Regret
Often conveys a sense of regret for missing an opportunity or event.
I realized it was too late to see her performance; my heart sank.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Sensitive
Used when specific timing is crucial and missing it has consequences.
If we don't submit by 5 PM, we'll be too late and miss the deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Irreversible Outcome
Indicates a point where actions can no longer change the outcome.
After the votes were counted, it was too late to campaign.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Regret
Often conveys a sense of regret for missing an opportunity or event.
I realized it was too late to see her performance; my heart sank.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Sensitive
Used when specific timing is crucial and missing it has consequences.
If we don't submit by 5 PM, we'll be too late and miss the deadline.
Pro Tip 2/3Irreversible Outcome
Indicates a point where actions can no longer change the outcome.
After the votes were counted, it was too late to campaign.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Regret
Often conveys a sense of regret for missing an opportunity or event.
I realized it was too late to see her performance; my heart sank.
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