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a day late and a dollar short
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.
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.