English phrases
How to say “better late than never”
Meaning
It is better to do something late than to not do it at all.
When to use
Use when someone apologizes for being late or delayed, or when someone finally completes a task after a long time.
Hear it in context
After finishing his project two weeks late, he said, 'Better late than never, right?'
Alternative expressions
- It's never too late
- Better late than never, but better never late
- Late is better than absent