How is “better late than never” used?

In Steel Magnolias (1989), one line is: “It says, "Better late than never."”

Which movie is “better late than never” from?

The clip at the top of this page is from Steel Magnolias (1989).

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It says, "Better late than never."

Steel Magnolias (1989)83:59

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better late than never

ことわざ

used especially when you, or sb else, arrive / arrives late, or when sth such as success happens late, to say that this is better than not coming or happening at all

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意味

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used especially when you, or sb else, arrive / arrives late, or when sth such as success happens late, to say that this is better than not coming or happening at all
- Well, I thought, better late than never. - You thought wrong, buster.
Melinda. Better late than never.

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Steel Magnolias1989

be too late
late in the day
late of
of late
too late
a night out
sooner or later

ことわざをもっと

enough is enough
an eye for an eye
birds of a feather
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
a rolling stone gathers no moss
actions speak louder than words
don't count your chickens
every cloud has a silver lining
look before you leap
the early bird catches the worm
all work and no play
you can never tell

定義：Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 第 9 版