Late in the day

adverb

Happening or done after the usual or expected time.

He arrived late in the day, missing all the important meetings.
Visual representation of "late in the day" - Happening or done after the usual or expected time.

Often appears as...

  • arrived late in the day
  • started late in the day
adverb

Used to suggest that something is not helpful because it has been done or introduced at a later than is useful or necessary.

The changes they made were too late in the day to have any real impact.
Visual representation of "late in the day" - Used to suggest that something is not helpful because it has been done or introduced at a later than is useful or necessary.

Often appears as...

  • too late in the day
  • changes were late in the day

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

adverb

Happening or done after the usual or expected time.

He arrived late in the day, missing all the important meetings.
Visual representation of "late in the day" - Happening or done after the usual or expected time.

Often appears as...

  • arrived late in the day
  • started late in the day
adverb

Used to suggest that something is not helpful because it has been done or introduced at a later than is useful or necessary.

The changes they made were too late in the day to have any real impact.
Visual representation of "late in the day" - Used to suggest that something is not helpful because it has been done or introduced at a later than is useful or necessary.

Often appears as...

  • too late in the day
  • changes were late in the day

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "late in the day"
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Actual Timeframe

It refers to a specific time, usually when work or daylight is coming to an end.

Illustration for Actual Timeframe
We'll continue the work late in the day when it's cooler.
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Not Necessarily Night

It's not just night; it can be the latter part of the afternoon.

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She prefers running late in the day rather than early morning.
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Potential Delays

It suggests a possible delay from the standard timetable or schedule.

Illustration for Potential Delays
The delivery was scheduled for morning but came late in the day.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Actual Timeframe

It refers to a specific time, usually when work or daylight is coming to an end.

Illustration for Actual Timeframe
We'll continue the work late in the day when it's cooler.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Necessarily Night

It's not just night; it can be the latter part of the afternoon.

Illustration for Not Necessarily Night
She prefers running late in the day rather than early morning.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Potential Delays

It suggests a possible delay from the standard timetable or schedule.

Illustration for Potential Delays
The delivery was scheduled for morning but came late in the day.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Actual Timeframe

It refers to a specific time, usually when work or daylight is coming to an end.

Illustration for Actual Timeframe
We'll continue the work late in the day when it's cooler.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Necessarily Night

It's not just night; it can be the latter part of the afternoon.

Illustration for Not Necessarily Night
She prefers running late in the day rather than early morning.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Potential Delays

It suggests a possible delay from the standard timetable or schedule.

Illustration for Potential Delays
The delivery was scheduled for morning but came late in the day.
Visual representation of the word "Late in the day"

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