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Definition

Late in taking an action or adopting an idea.

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In Context

  • "Some companies that others perceived as being late to the party really cleaned house: Facebook was after MySpace […]"
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Also Said As

  • late to the ball
  • late to the game
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See Also

  • a day after the fair
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Related Idioms

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