Học từ vựng | Vocabulary learning |better late than never
better late than never ()
/ˈbe.tər ˈleɪt ˈðæn ˈne.vər/
/ˈbe.tə(r) leɪt ðæn ˈne.və(r)/
used to say that even if something happens late or someone arrives late, this is better than if it did not happen, or the person did not come at all
He’s finally arrived! Better late than never, I suppose.
Even though they missed the opening ceremony, they still attended the event, as they believed that "better late than never" applied to their situation.
The project was delayed due to unforeseen complications, but the team reminded themselves that "better late than never" as long as they delivered a high-quality result.
She finally apologized to her friend for the misunderstanding, acknowledging that it was better to address the issue now rather than letting it fester, saying, "Better late than never, right?"
