Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
better-late-than-never
idiom
/ˈbɛtər leɪt ðən ˈnɛvər/
Definition
It’s better to do something late than not at all.
Examples
- She finally submitted her project; better late than never!
- He showed up to the party an hour late, but we all agreed, better late than never.
Meaning
This phrase emphasizes that completing a task or fulfilling an obligation is preferable, even if it’s delayed, rather than not doing it at all.
Synonyms
- It’s better late than never
- Never too late
- Delayed is better than absent
