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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.
例
After months of negotiations, they agreed on a fair price, but he decided to go back on the deal at the last minute.
The student procrastinated writing his essay until the last minute.
They waited till the last minute to buy the tickets.
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.
I know I'll be browned off if they cancel our plans at the last minute.
