出だし遅おくれ

noun

belated; late; delayed

Used for something that is sent, submitted, or produced later than expected or required. Often implies a missed deadline or a delay in action.

• 出だし遅おくれの申しん請せいは受うけ付つけられません。

  Late applications will not be accepted.

• 彼かれの返へん事じはいつも出だし遅おくれだ。

  His replies are always belated.