last minute

Frequency: 9.530.0 per million words

The latest possible time before an event.

minuteADJECTIVE + minute (sense: moment)

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Examples (10)

  • Don't leave everything till the last minute.
  • She always makes last-minute preparations for her travels.
  • The last-minute changes caused a lot of confusion.
  • He managed to find a ticket at the last minute.
  • I don't like making last-minute decisions.
  • The team scored a goal in the last minute of the game.
  • They had to cancel their plans at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Despite the last-minute rush, the event was a success.
  • Studying at the last minute is rarely effective.
  • We received a last-minute invitation to the wedding.