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tardy exit

[/ˈtɑːrdi ˈɛɡzɪt/]
nounpl: tardy exits
saída atrasada
1. A departure or leaving that occurs later than expected or scheduled
The tardy exit from the meeting delayed the next appointment.
A saída atrasada da reunião atrasou o próximo compromisso.
2. In theater/performance, an actor's delayed departure from the stage
The actor's tardy exit caused confusion in the scene transition.
A saída atrasada do ator causou confusão na transição de cena.
Synonyms
late departuredelayed exitslow exitsaída retardadasaída tardia
Antonyms
early exittimely exitprompt departuresaída antecipadasaída pontual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
saída atrasada
commonly used in business and educational contexts
São Paulo
saída tardia
alternative form, slightly more formal
Portugal
saída tardia
preferred form in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a tardy exit
stage a tardy exit
effect a tardy exit
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