late in the day

phrase

: after the expected or proper time

It's rather late in the day for an apology now, don't you think?

Examples of late in the day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Eating tomatoes late in the day can trigger nighttime acid reflux in some people. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026

While the path of totality crosses northern Spain, the event will occur so late in the day that totality could easily be obscured by mountains, trees and buildings. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

From Hugh Town and nearby west-facing beaches on St Mary's, the eclipsed sun will hang low above the Atlantic Ocean late in the day. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026

Producers made the announcement late in the day on Monday, July 13. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for late in the day

• cyperaceae
• immunoassay
• rubiaceae
• umbelliferae
• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae