better late than never1 spoken used to say that it is better for someone or something to be late than never to arrive or happen at all 晚做总比不做好；迟到总比不到好better late than never• "The pictures have finally arrived.'' "Well, better late than never.''• While ongoing self-monitoring is urged, it is always better late than never.
→ better late than never at better1(6)
2 used to say that you are glad someone has done something, or to say that they should do something even though they are late 迟做总比不做好better late than never• While ongoing self-monitoring is urged, it is always better late than never.
→ better late than never at late2(5)