Phrase guide

it's never too late to mend

proverb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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proverb

Meaning 1

One is never too old to change one's ways; learning is always possible.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: you're never too old to learn

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 亡羊补牢 (wángyángbǔláo) — one is never too old to change one's ways
  • Persian: ماهی رو هروقت از آب بگیری تازه است — one is never too old to change one's ways
  • Polish: człowiek uczy się przez całe życie — one is never too old to change one's ways