手遅れになる前に

before it's too late

→ 手遅れ
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before it's too late Used to urge someone to act or do something before the chance is gone.
JA: 手遅れになる前に、病院へ行こう。
EN: Let's go to the hospital before it's too late.

そんな事はいいの手遅れになる前に会いたいだけ

Forget about that—I just want to see you before it’s too late.

— サイコ (1960)

手遅れになる前にさっさとやった方がいいよ。

You’d better get it done before it’s too late.

手遅れになる前にもう少し いてくれない?

Could you stay a little longer before it's too late?

— サイコ (1960)

手遅れになる前に帰ろう!

Let's go home before it's too late!

— 罪人たち (2025)

手遅れになる前に決めないとな。

We have to decide before it's too late.