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the last minute
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the final moment or deadline to do something
IdiomWhat 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.
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It's hard to imagine why they would cancel the meeting at the last minute.
Her habit of procrastination put her in a pickle as she rushed to complete her assignment at the last minute.
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.
Losing his keys and frantically searching for them at the last minute was the story of his life.
Her fickle nature made it difficult to plan anything, as she often changed her mind at the last minute.
