“better late than never”

"Better late than never" is a proverb meaning it is preferable to do something or arrive late rather than not at all, acknowledging that a delayed action still has value. It is often used to excuse or encourage tardiness when the alternative is missing out entirely. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "better late than never" in the video clips below.

Hear how "better late than never" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Desperate Housewives 20 04, Shameless, Walking Dead, Westworld, Wecrashed and 5 more.