LAST MINUTE Definition & Meaning

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last minute

[ min-it ]

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noun

the time just preceding a deadline or when some decisive action must be taken.

last-minute

noun

modifier given or done at the latest possible time
last-minute preparations

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of last minute¹

First recorded in 1915–20

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This was a sentiment echoed by many in those last minutes before Pope Leo XIV was announced.

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Naturally, things go awry and Emily almost succeeds in offing Stephanie to keep her secret, only to be foiled at the last minute and hauled off to the clink.

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I come up with it kind of last minute, and then he will kind of vibe with whatever I have.

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Despite these last minute negotiations, the signing could still happen by the end of Wednesday if the US side believes that Ukraine is complying with already agreed upon terms, the source said.

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Then, at the last minute, he backed out.

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