last minute

last minute

n. The period just before a deadline, scheduled event, or other significant or concluding moment: waits until the last minute to do his taxes.

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last′-min′ute adj.

last′ min′ute

(ˈmɪn ɪt)
n. the time just preceding a deadline or other conclusive event. [1915–20] last′-min′ute, adj.

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last minute - the latest possible moment; "money became available at the eleventh hour"; "at the last minute the government changed the rules"eleventh hourmoment, instant, minute, second - a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began"