# je später der Abend, desto schöner die Gäste

je später der Abend, desto schöner die Gäste is a German expression meaning “Used to welcome and compliment guests who arrive significantly later than the begin of a party or gathering.”.

## Meanings

1. Used to welcome and compliment guests who arrive significantly later than the begin of a party or gathering.
2. _rare_ The longer a party lasts, the more fun it becomes.

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