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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are a bit late" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone or something is not on time or has arrived later than expected.
Example: "I apologize for the delay; we are a bit late due to traffic."
Alternatives: "are slightly delayed" or "are running a little behind".
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Today's moves, while welcome, are a bit late.
But they are a bit late to the housing game thanks to school debt and the Great Recession, notes The White House Council of Economic Advisers.
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But it's a bit late now.
But it's a bit late!" Q.
They were a bit late.
Yes, it's a bit late.
It's a bit late for that.
Trigger: (Checks watch) Well, it's a bit late, innit?
So Citi is a bit late to the game here.
But it was a bit late for second thoughts.
It was a bit late by then, granted.
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