Keresés
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.
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We realized we had forgotten an essential item for the trip at the last minute.
Spending weeks on a group project only to have it fall apart at the last minute really blows.
They waited till the last minute to buy the tickets.
He didn't mention the party until the last minute, catching us by surprise.
Unfortunately, the concert was canceled at the last minute, disappointing fans who had eagerly anticipated the event.
