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Uncommonlast minute
The correct spelling is last minute.
How to pronounce last minute
noun
Say it like: Las-t m-inu-te
The correct spelling is last minute. An arbitrary (non-specific) point in time, too close to a deadline to reasonably begin a critical task. For example: "I like to do everything at the last minute. It does tend to make me late for things, though."
Usage Examples
“I like to do everything at the last minute. It does tend to make me late for things, though.”
“That last minute revision really paid off in the exam!”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An arbitrary (non-specific) point in time, too close to a deadline to reasonably begin a critical task.
adjective
- 1.Very close to a deadline.
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