idiom
Better Late Than Never
BET-er LAYT than NEV-er
/ˈbɛtər leɪt ðæn ˈnɛvər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Betterlatethannever
Dictionary meaning
It is better to do something late than not at all.
Examples
- He finally filed his taxes — better late than never.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'bet', 'late', and 'nev'.
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