late in life

Idioms  

1. In old age. For example, Isn't it rather late in life for your grandmother to go trekking in Nepal?

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Example Sentences

Reflecting on her immersion in the “Women of Will” project so late in life, Packer told American Theater magazine: “One of the ways in which we grow is by learning a hell of a lot about things, and then being able to stand on the shoulders of what we’ve learned and launch again. I feel as if I am launching myself again.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’m old. I’ve been around,” says Clooney, currently starring in Noah Baumbach‘s “Jay Kelly,” playing a famous and, frankly, selfish actor taking stock late in life.

From Los Angeles Times

She also enjoyed an unlikely hit late in life with Channel 4's Great Canal Journeys, travelling waterways in the UK and elsewhere with her husband, the actor Timothy West.

From BBC

Fragile mental health led to his withdrawal from the Beach Boys in the 1970s, but he overcame his demons to perform again late in life.

From BBC

“Discuss with your financial adviser how sale proceeds fit into retirement income needs, tax strategies or relocation goals. Selling a home late in life isn’t just a transaction — it’s a financial pivot point that deserves thoughtful preparation and trusted guidance.”

From MarketWatch