English Expression · Advanced
better late than missing it entirely
arriving late is better than never arriving
Pronunciation: better late than missing it entirely
Meaning
Used to say that arriving late is better than missing an event completely.
Example
You made it before the end; better late than missing it entirely.
You arrived before the end, which is better than never arriving.
Practice tips
- Practice better late than missing it entirely out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for advanced-level learners.