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/Sounds like "MAHS" (as in "mark") + "BAH" (as in "bar") + "leh" (as in "let") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "deh" (as in "debt") + "KEH" (as in "kept") + "NOON" (as in "nuke") + "kah" (as in "car")/

Meaning

Better late than never: doing something outside of the expected timeframe is still better than not doing it at all. It is the universal justification for the person who shows up last, finishes last, or starts long after everyone else.

Examples

He arrived at the party late, but it's better late than never.

She started studying at 40, and it's better late than never.

Regional synonyms

Cheap, tacky, or low class. In Mexico and Colombia, calling someone or something corriente is saying it lacks quality, taste, or refinement. It can refer to a person with no manners, a poorly made product, or anything that just screams "bargain bin." It's a solid insult when aimed at a person.