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In the nick of time
/ɪnðə nˈɪk ɒv tˈaɪm/
/ɪnðə nˈɪk ʌv tˈaɪm/in the nick of time
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only a few moments before it is still possible to get something done or avoid something bad from happening
Example
They submit their project proposal just in the nick of time, minutes before the deadline.
He arrives in the nick of time to catch his flight before the gate closes.
The firefighter rescues the trapped cat from the burning building in the nick of time.
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