now (when it's too late); at this late stage
Expresses that an action or realization comes too late to be useful or appropriate. Often carries a nuance of regret, criticism, or futility.
It's too late to regret it now.
It's no use telling me that at this stage.
Used when something is done again after a long interval, often with a sense of 'starting over' or 'revisiting'. Less common than sense 1.
I decided to study again from the basics, even at this late stage.
It's too late to apologize now.
Even if you tell me to stop now, that puts me in a bind.
It's a bit late to say this, but I agree with his opinion.
It might seem odd to ask now, but what was his name again?