单词	last minute
释义	last minute noun : the moment just before some climactic, decisive, or disastrous event last-minute ˈlas(t)-ˈmi-nət  adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Too often, Black characters are tossed into horror flicks and feel inauthentic and placed in last minute. Essence, 29 Aug. 2022 The July 8 concert at Rogers Centre was canceled at the last minute because of a nationwide network outage, leaving many fans sharing their disappointment online. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 16 July 2022 Residents of 19 states participated in the 2022 academy, though a musician from Hawaii had to cancel at the last minute because of ill health. Mary Carole Mccauley, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2022 In 2013, the Leafs led the Bruins, 4-1, in the third period of Game 7 before surrendering three regulation goals — two in the last minute — and conceding a Patrice Bergeron goal in overtime. New York Times, 17 May 2022 Then, at the very last minute, the entire in-person event was scrapped in favor of one big Zoom meeting. Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Jan. 2022 It was then topped off with an ethereal, cloak-like double layer of transparent silk tulle, hand-embroidered with crystals, sequins, and bugle beads that Gurung and his team were sewing into the gown up until the very last minute. Vogue, 28 Mar. 2022 Brandy was supposed to be on the bill but had to pull out last minute due to illness. Katrina Nattress, SPIN, 15 May 2022 Tom Tunney, 44th, sought to address criticism that the mayor and her allies were trying to jam through a deal last minute. Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1653, in the meaning defined above last minute noun as in crisis the last possible time when something can be done You shouldn't wait until the last minute before planning your retirement. They were making changes to the show right up to the last minute. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance crisis emergency extremity eleventh hour possibility climax zero hour milestone breaking point boiling point flash point crunch time crossroad(s) turning point situation pass happening contingency juncture crunch exigency clutch conjuncture head last ditch hot water tinderbox landmark condition corner Dunkirk strait spot fix hole jam deadlock pinch impasse stalemate predicament scrape
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