"it's too late for sorry" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} it's too late for sorry
  1. An expression of anger or disgust uttered toward someone who offers an apology after causing great harm. Related terms: it's too late to apologize, too little, too late

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