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来不及了

lái bù jí le

There's no time / too late / can't make it in time

When to Use

Used when you're running out of time or have missed a deadline/opportunity. Creates a sense of urgency. The opposite is 来得及 (lái de jí, there's still time).

Examples

来不及了,快走!(No time, let's go!)

现在去还来得及吗?——来不及了。(Is there still time to go now?——It's too late.)

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