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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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They will likely be scrambling to finish their project at the last minute.
Their presentation seemed scrappy, with slides thrown together at the last minute.
Despite careful preparation, the business deal began to fall through at the last minute.
Weeding is something I always put off until the last minute.
The student procrastinated writing his essay until the last minute.
