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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.
Voorbeeld
The prosecution demurred to the defense's attempt to introduce new witnesses at the last minute.
When it comes to procrastination, he takes the cake - he never starts his work until the last minute.
The student procrastinated on their homework, lying around in bed until the last minute.
He wasn't going to come, but at the last minute he changed his mind.
Her fickle nature made it difficult to plan anything, as she often changed her mind at the last minute.
