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the last minute
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the final moment or deadline to do something
What is the origin of the idiom "the last minute" and when to use it?
The idiom "the last minute" originated from the concept of time management and deadlines, emphasizing the urgency and pressure felt as a task or decision needs to be completed within the remaining time. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it has become a widely used expression in English around the 19th century. It is often used to highlight the significance of time and the need for efficiency.
مثال
I was supposed to be on that flight, but I canceled at the last minute, so I really dodged a bullet when I heard about the crash.
His goalkeeping kept the score tied until the last minute.
Their presentation seemed scrappy, with slides thrown together at the last minute.
The concert got canceled at the last minute.
She couldn't handle the pressure, so she skipped out on the important meeting at the last minute.
