Regrets always come late. vs Regrets are always late.

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Regrets always come late.' implies that regrets are realized or felt after the fact, while 'Regrets are always late.' suggests that regrets themselves are consistently tardy. The choice between the two depends on the intended meaning.

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Regrets always come late.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey the idea that regrets are realized or felt after the fact.

This phrase is used to express that regrets are recognized or experienced belatedly, often when it is too late to change the situation.

Examples:

I should have listened to my parents' advice, but regrets always come late.
Regrets always come late, so make sure to make the most of every opportunity.
She realized her mistake when it was too late; regrets always come late.
In life, regrets always come late, so it's important to make decisions carefully.
He understood the consequences of his actions when it was too late; regrets always come late.

Alternatives:

Regrets often come too late.
Regrets usually come after the fact.
Regrets tend to arrive belatedly.
Regrets are typically realized too late.
Regrets are commonly felt after the event.

Regrets are always late.

This phrase is correct and can be used to suggest that regrets themselves are consistently tardy.

This phrase implies that regrets have a habit of being delayed or arriving after the appropriate time.

Examples:

When it comes to apologies, his regrets are always late.
Her regrets are always late to the party; she never seems to realize her mistakes in time.
Regrets are always late in teaching us valuable lessons.
In his life, regrets are always late, and he often misses opportunities for growth.
The company's regrets are always late, leading to missed chances for improvement.

Alternatives:

Regrets consistently arrive after the event.
Regrets are habitually delayed.
Regrets are perpetually tardy.
Regrets are consistently belated.
Regrets are always delayed in their arrival.

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Regrets always come late. vs Regrets are always late.