Meaning of the word "after death comes the doctor" in English
What does "after death comes the doctor" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
after death comes the doctor
US /ˈæf.tɚ deθ kʌmz ðə ˈdɑːk.tɚ/
UK /ˈɑːf.tə deθ kʌmz ðə ˈdɒk.tə/
Idiom
used to describe a situation where help or a solution arrives too late to be of any use
Example:
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They finally offered a loan after the business had already declared bankruptcy; after death comes the doctor.
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Sending reinforcements now is useless; after death comes the doctor.
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