a day after the fair

not-comparable

too late

Japanese Meaning

遅すぎる / 手遅れ

I tried to buy the souvenir a day after the fair, but all the stalls had closed.

記念品を買おうとしたが、祭りが終わってからでは遅く、屋台はすべて片付けられていた。

Sense（1）

too late

'Captain Pendle is coming to Beorminster this week, Miss Whichello.'

'Indeed! But the bishop only sent for Captain Pendle yesterday.'

'Quite so; and Miss Arden received a telegram from Captain Pendle this morning.'