late in the day
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: 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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Forecasts show a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the day and into the evening on Aug. 14, O'Malley said.
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Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Like insecticidal soap, neem oil will burn foliage in the hot sun and should be applied early in the morning or late in the day.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Signs that a child still needs a nap often show up late in the day: a surge in irritability, sudden hyperactivity, or meltdowns that come out of nowhere.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Ironically, late in the day, family members might be at odds with each other.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 July 2025
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Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Like insecticidal soap, neem oil will burn foliage in the hot sun and should be applied early in the morning or late in the day.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Signs that a child still needs a nap often show up late in the day: a surge in irritability, sudden hyperactivity, or meltdowns that come out of nowhere.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Ironically, late in the day, family members might be at odds with each other.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 July 2025
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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 21 Aug. 2025.
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