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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There’s discussion of including an hourly system so people arriving late in the day aren’t charged the flat fee.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Europe’s Stoxx 600 index closed 0.06% lower on Monday, after shaving off losses late in the day to finish at a session high.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Showers will likely end late in the day, ushering in dry weather for Wednesday and Thursday.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Apr. 2025
Boise’s high is expected near 97 degrees with sunny skies before storm chances increase late in the day, according to the National Weather Service.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2025
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Europe’s Stoxx 600 index closed 0.06% lower on Monday, after shaving off losses late in the day to finish at a session high.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Showers will likely end late in the day, ushering in dry weather for Wednesday and Thursday.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Apr. 2025
Boise’s high is expected near 97 degrees with sunny skies before storm chances increase late in the day, according to the National Weather Service.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 9 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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