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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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They kept us in the dark about the changes to the project until the last minute.
The lead actor fell ill, and they had to find someone to stand in at the last minute for the crucial scenes.
If they cancel his vacation plans at the last minute, he will go ballistic and express his frustration to the travel agency.
It's hard to imagine why they would cancel the meeting at the last minute.
Her habit of procrastination put her in a pickle as she rushed to complete her assignment at the last minute.
