The last minute/moment
idiom
Very close to a deadline, just before time runs out.
He always does his homework at the last minute.
Often appears as...
- at the last minute
- until the last minute
idiom
The moment just before an event happens or just before something becomes too late.
I was ready to give up, but then she called at the last moment.
Often appears as...
- at the last moment
- until the last moment
idiom
Just before the planned time.
The concert was cancelled at the last minute due to bad weather.
Often appears as...
- at the last minute
- until the last minute
idiom
Very close to a deadline, just before time runs out.
He always does his homework at the last minute.
Often appears as...
- at the last minute
- until the last minute
idiom
The moment just before an event happens or just before something becomes too late.
I was ready to give up, but then she called at the last moment.
Often appears as...
- at the last moment
- until the last moment
idiom
Just before the planned time.
The concert was cancelled at the last minute due to bad weather.
Often appears as...
- at the last minute
- until the last minute
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Procrastination Hint
Suggests delay until the last moment to act, often seen in procrastinators.
He procrastinated on the project and started working at the last minute.
Pro Tip 2/2Time Pressure
Indicates a stressful situation due to limited time remaining to complete a task.
With the deadline approaching, she rushed to finish at the last minute.
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