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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But there are fascinating studies showing that time of day affects care—patients who are seen early are more likely to have preventive care reminders discussed than [those who are seen] late in the day, when doctors are tired.
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Caffeine can stay in your body for hours, so drinking coffee late in the day may interfere with sleep.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Multiple deals were completed late in the day, with Gianluigi Donnarumma joining Manchester City, Senne Lammens signing for Manchester United, and Alexander Isak on his way to Liverpool.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Rule breakers Two spectators ducked the rope line late in the day along the 18th fairway and raced to the other side.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Caffeine can stay in your body for hours, so drinking coffee late in the day may interfere with sleep.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Multiple deals were completed late in the day, with Gianluigi Donnarumma joining Manchester City, Senne Lammens signing for Manchester United, and Alexander Isak on his way to Liverpool.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Rule breakers Two spectators ducked the rope line late in the day along the 18th fairway and raced to the other side.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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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 22 Feb. 2026.
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