時ときすでに遅おそし

expression

it's already too late

A set phrase indicating that the opportunity has passed and nothing can be done now. Often used with a tone of regret or resignation.

• 気きづいたときには時ときすでに遅おそしだった。

  By the time I realized, it was already too late.

• 時ときすでに遅おそし、彼かれはもう去さった後あとだった。

  It was already too late; he had already left.