As a language expert with a deep understanding of idioms and their cultural contexts, I can provide a detailed explanation of the phrase "better late than never."

The phrase "better late than never" is an English proverb that suggests it is preferable to do something late than not to do it at all. It is often used to encourage someone to take action, even if the timing is not ideal, because the action is still valuable or necessary. The idea is that completing a task or fulfilling a commitment, even after the expected time, is better than not doing it at all.

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? it is better for someone to arrive or do something late than not to arrive or do it at all: "Dan finally paid me the money he owed me." "Well, better late than never." (Definition of ��better late than never�� from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary ? Cambridge University Press)read more >>