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a day late and a dollar short

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a day late and a dollar short

Too late to be of any benefit. Jake tried to repair his relationship with his girlfriend after forgetting her birthday, but she viewed his efforts as a day late and a dollar short.

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a day late and a dollar short

not enough to be useful The government's attempts at reform were a day late and a dollar short.

See also: and, dollar, late, short