The last minute
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"the last minute"的定义和意义

the last minute
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the final moment or deadline to do something

the last minute definition and meaning
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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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When it comes to procrastination, he takes the cake - he never starts his work until the last minute.
Spending weeks on a group project only to have it fall apart at the last minute really blows.
The football player scored the winning goal in the last minute.
The prosecution demurred to the defense's attempt to introduce new witnesses at the last minute.
She waited until the last minute to buy concert tickets, but luckily there were still some available.
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