How to pronounce “last minute”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (idiomatic) An arbitrary (non-specific) point in time, too close to a deadline to reasonably begin a critical task.
• [Adjective]
• (idiomatic) Very close to a deadline.

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Similar Sounds

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