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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.
Příklad
She felt forlorn after her friends canceled their plans at the last minute.
She procrastinates on making decisions until the last minute.
The understudy stepped into the lead role at the last minute when the main actor fell ill.
She promised to help with the event, but she canceled at the last minute, leaving us in the lurch and scrambling to find a replacement.
After their partners backed out at the last minute, the entrepreneurs were left holding the bag with a half-finished product and looming deadlines.
