Old
Old adjective - Being of advanced years and especially past middle age.
Too late
Both terms in one sentence
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The Coalition admiral realizes too late what his old acquaintance is planning to prevent the collision.
Source: Going Down with the Ship - Unfortunately, Siris discovers too late that his "old friend" is a Consummate Liar and a Bitch in Sheep's Clothing.
Source: Ray of Hope Ending - Roy: Yeah, y'know, on second thought, is it too late to go with the old guy and the cat?
Source: On Second Thought
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Too late or Old. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/old/too_late.
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