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Definition

Very close to a deadline or potential crucial event.

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In Context

  • "At the last minute, he refused to approve the plan."
  • "At the last minute, the hero regained consciousness and rolled out of the path of the tank."
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Also Said As

  • at the last moment
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Related Idioms

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last minute

Very close to a deadline.

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under the wire

At the last minute; before the deadline; barely on time; nearly late.

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last roundup

A final gathering of people or items; the final event in a series of e…

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pip to the post

To overcome a strong competitor in a sporting event, especially by gai…

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not a minute too soon

at the last possible moment; just in time

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in the nick of time

At the last possible moment; at the last minute.
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