last minute
alternative spelling of last minute
/læst ˈmɪnɪt/
adjective
- Done or happening just before a deadline or event, often in a hurry.
- The airline offered last-minute deals on flights to Europe.
- She finished her homework with a last-minute rush before class.
- We made a last-minute decision to change our vacation destination.
Antonyms
adverb
- At the very last possible moment.
- They canceled the meeting last-minute because of a power outage.
- He submitted his application last-minute, just before the office closed.
- I always pack my suitcase last-minute, even though I know I shouldn't.