idiom

in the nick of time

in the nick of time

Just before it is too late; at the last possible moment

Definition

Just before it is too late; at the last possible moment

Examples

  • We arrived IN THE NICK OF TIME
  • She caught the train IN THE NICK OF TIME
  • He finished IN THE NICK OF TIME

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • just in time
  • at the last minute

Antonyms:

Practise this

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