last minute

alternative spelling of last minute

/læst ˈmɪnɪt/
adjective
  1. 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.
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adverb
  1. 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.
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