a day late and a dollar short

The phrase "a day late and a dollar short" refers to a situation where someone arrives or completes a task after it is already needed or desired and lacks the necessary resources or information to make a meaningful impact. It suggests that the individual is too late to offer any significant help or contribution to the situation.


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