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as of late

idiom
Meaning

Lately; recently.


Origin

disputed origin

In the idiomatic sense, a relatively recent and uncommon blend of as of + of late. See also as of yet.

Examples
SIMPLE

I have been very busy as of late.

CONTEXTUAL

She has felt quite tired as of late because she is working two jobs.

COMPLEX

The weather has been remarkably unpredictable as of late, causing many local farmers to worry about their upcoming harvest.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a day late and a dollar short

    Too late and too feeble to achieve the desired effect.

  2. 02

    fashionably late

    Arriving behind time to an event which does not normally require one to be punctual.

  3. 03

    get late

    To approach nighttime.

  4. 04

    late model

    Recently designed or fabricated; new.

  5. 05

    late to the party

    Late in taking an action or adopting an idea.

  6. 06

    run late

    To be late; to fail to be on time.

  7. 07

    too late

    Used to indicate that something is ineffective or useless because it happens after the best time for it.

  8. 08

    too little, too late

    Used as a predicate or a pro-sentence to indicate insufficiency.

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