Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
too-little-too-late
idiom
/tuː ˈlɪtəl tuː leɪt/
Definition
An expression used to convey that an action or response is insufficient or ineffective because it comes after the necessary time has passed.
Examples
- Her apology was too-little-too-late after the damage was done.
- He realized his help was too-little-too-late to make a difference in the project.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that although an effort was made, it lacks the necessary impact because it was made too late or was not enough to solve the issue.
Synonyms
- Insufficient and tardy
- Too late to make a difference
- After the fact
