Sorry for the late wish vs Sorry for wishing you late

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Sorry for the late wish' implies apologizing for sending a greeting late, while 'Sorry for wishing you late' suggests apologizing for the act of wishing someone late. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and what the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

Sorry for the late wish

This phrase is correct and commonly used to apologize for sending a greeting late.

This phrase is used when apologizing for not sending a wish or greeting on time.

Examples:

I'm sorry for the late wish, but I hope you had a wonderful birthday.
Sorry for the late wish, but I just found out about your promotion.

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And I'm so sorry for the late notice.
I'm sorry for the late response.
Sorry for the late notice but I'm going away tomorrow.
Sorry for the late start, but I see we have some very promising newcomers here this evening.
Mrs. Corbett! I'm sorry for the late notice but I need the day after tomorrow off.
sorry for the late hour, ike.
Sorry for the late hour of my visit.
Sorry for the late hour. I had to wait for my husband to fall asleep.
We now close this meeting with a moment of silence for the late Alderman, Stephen Bartlett.
'Cause I got us tickets for the late show.
Senator, apologies for the late arrival.
I apologize for the late reply.
I said I'd redo her hair for the late shift.
Lori was an early player, but she got to substitute in for the late games.
My apologies for the late call, but I'm afraid there's been a death in the family.
Out of respect for the late king, Alfred wishes no harm to be done to a hair of your ugly head.
I apologize for the late hour, but you have something that belongs to me.
Mayor has me taking the hit in public for the late academy class.
For the late 1970s you'd be better off in a bin bag.
Though I think I still need a couple more years for the late ones.

Alternatives:

I apologize for the belated wish.
Sorry for the delayed wish.
Apologies for the late greeting.
I'm sorry for the tardy wish.

Sorry for wishing you late

This phrase is correct and can be used to apologize for the act of wishing someone late.

This phrase is used when apologizing for wishing someone late or after the occasion has passed.

Examples:

I'm sorry for wishing you late on your special day.
Sorry for wishing you late on your anniversary.

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I'm sorry for making you late.
It serves me right for wishing on stars.
And you'll start wishing you had a better life.
It's wishing you were back in the hospital.
I'm the Orphan Chef, wishing you smaklig maltid.
SNCF and TGV are wishing you a good day.
John Langrishe, madam, wishing you good morning on an August occasion.
I'm wishing you success and growth, and happiness.
Wishing you were somehow here again Knowing we must say goodbye
Though with your manners and kind attentions, I can't help wishing you were a gent.
I was wishing you luck in your Broadway debut.
So I cannot bear to look at them without wishing you ill.
Aside from wishing you both the best of luck.
You're wishing you were here making me spaghetti...
I wish to conclude by thanking you and wishing you good fishing.
I should like to end by wishing you personal success.
My friends, let me start by wishing you a happy birthday.
At the same time, I felt guilty for wishing it.
In the circumstances, I cannot blame you for wishing it.
To be more precise, I can't imagine a rational reason for wishing him dead.

Alternatives:

I apologize for the belated wish.
Sorry for the delayed wish.
Apologies for the late greeting.
I'm sorry for the tardy wish.

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Sorry for the late wish vs Sorry for wishing you late