too little, too late

a day late and a dollar short

Too late and too feeble to achieve the desired effect.

a little bird told me

I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.

a little bit of bread and no cheese

Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).

a little from column A, a little from column B

A combination of two factors or reasons.

a little of something goes a long way

Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

as of late

Lately; recently.

fashionably late

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

get late

To approach nighttime.