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

Councillor Heather Shearer, Liberal Democrat lead member for children, said the council had to "move quickly" to set up the Easter scheme, after being told "very, very late in the day" by government that the previous support would end from April.

From BBC

Not a single courier or escort person was at the Beje this late in the day.

From Literature

The judge said while the guilty plea was late in the day, it did "nevertheless, spare William's family the harrowing ordeal of an evidential hearing" so she would reduce the fine from £135,000 to £110,000 to reflect the admission.

From BBC

Late in the day, Duane returned the Wreck-less, believing he had completed transforming his cave into a cozy home.

From Literature

The 10% leeway is being built in to reflect that some patients may not be able to make a same-day appointment or may call too late in the day to be realistically given one.

From BBC