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At the end of the day vs Late in the day

admin Confusing Phrases

at the end of the day—(coll.) after one has considered all the relevant facts:

  • The question at the end of the day is whether the house is actually worth that amount.

late in the day—

1. said of an action taken somewhat late and consequently not fully effective:

  • It’s a little late in the day to start talking about policy changes.

2. eventually; at almost the last possible time:

  • It was the pensioners’ vote late in the day which influenced the election of Mr. Simmons.