last-minute

adjective18 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0

A choice made just before the final opportunity to do so.

Canceling an arrangement or appointment at the very last moment.

An agreement or offer made available shortly before it expires.

a period of intense activity before a deadline

Tasks done to get ready for something, performed just before it begins.

a person who buys things at the very last opportunity

The price for travel when booked very close to the departure time.

the act of buying things just before a holiday or event

a sudden increase in activity or effort at the end

a quick, hurried trip made at the end

an unforeseen problem that causes a delay at the end

a small, unexpected problem encountered right before completion