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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.
Example
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.
I know I'll be browned off if they cancel our plans at the last minute.
He's always dicking me around by changing plans at the last minute.
