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Meaning of 'Better late than never'

What does the saying 'Better late than never' mean?

Idiom: Better late than never

Meaning:

This idiom suggests that doing something late is better than not doing it at all.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Time | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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