late in the day
idiom
: after the expected or proper time
It's rather late in the day for an apology now, don't you think?
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The entire thing was then rebuilt with local limestone, which takes on, late in the day, the warm hue of sunset.
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Jeffrey Gettleman, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2024
Breezes from the south and southwest may gust near 20 mph late in the day as these shower and storm chances peak.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 28 July 2024
While enjoying coffee in the morning and afternoon could boost energy levels, cognitive performance, and workout efficiency, consuming coffee too late in the day may negatively affect sleep.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 July 2024
The thunderstorms will come too late in the day to take the edge off the heat during daylight hours, National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Ramsey told the Daily News.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 July 2024
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Jeffrey Gettleman, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2024
Breezes from the south and southwest may gust near 20 mph late in the day as these shower and storm chances peak.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 28 July 2024
While enjoying coffee in the morning and afternoon could boost energy levels, cognitive performance, and workout efficiency, consuming coffee too late in the day may negatively affect sleep.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 July 2024
The thunderstorms will come too late in the day to take the edge off the heat during daylight hours, National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Ramsey told the Daily News.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 July 2024
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“Late in the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late%20in%20the%20day. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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