late in the day

Idioms  

1. Far advanced; also, too far advanced. For example, It's late in the day to change the kitchen layout, since we've already ordered the cabinets, or It's a bit late in the day for apologizing. [Late 1700s]

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Example Sentences

Conway led the way, ending the day unbeaten on 178 not out with Latham falling late in the day for 137.

From Barron's

Is it late in the day to raid my $2.5 million IRA to buy a $400K home?

From MarketWatch

Cassiopeia gave a little tug to the end of her governess’s hair, which now hung loose around her shoulders, as it was late in the day and Penelope had already taken out the pins.

From Literature

When Stokes returned late in the day, Tom Lawes picked out Ollie Pope in the leg-side ring before the aggressive Jacks found Jofra Archer at fine leg.

From BBC

In 2014, 2017 and 2022 the All Blacks beat Scotland late in the day, but this was different.

From BBC