Kareni Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Word mavens ~ Is it "late in the peace" or "late in the piece"? I thought one, my daughter thought another. Looking for some clarification. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 It's late in the piece. "His argument against the legislation came too late in the piece. The decision had already been made." "Piece" refers to the entirety of the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneC Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I think it is "late in the piece". As in a play/opera is a piece of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Thank you both for weighing in. Any one else? I'd particularly love a reference which cites the correct usage. When I Googled the terms, I got millions of hits. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I also agree with piece, for the reasons given. Not an expert, and no official rule, just that it seems logical to me. Miranda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 piece, for the reasons already stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I always assumed this phrase referred to a thing, rahter than a state or concept. So I would say piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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