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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.
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The student had to scrape through the semester by submitting assignments at the last minute.
She couldn't handle the pressure, so she skipped out on the important meeting at the last minute.
She waited until the last minute to buy concert tickets, but luckily there were still some available.
Losing his keys and frantically searching for them at the last minute was the story of his life.
He had cold feet about going bungee jumping and decided to back out at the last minute.
