Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
(the) last minute — the last minute phrase the latest possible time for doing something Jane always waits until the last minute to write her paper. We decided to go at the last minute. Thesaurus: deadlines and time limitssynonym Main entry: minute … Useful english dictionary
the last minute — 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. • • • Main Entry: ↑last minute … Useful english dictionary
(the) last minute — the last possible opportunity for doing something. He always waits until the last minute to shop for presents. Usage notes: used with until or till, as in the example, or with at: At the last minute, we found our tickets … New idioms dictionary
the last minute — the latest possible time for doing something Jane always waits until the last minute to write her paper. We decided to go at the last minute … English dictionary
The Last Minute — The Last Minute, an independent film written and directed by Stephen Norrington, is a dark satire about success, failure, and show business.External links*IMDB [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275468/ entry] … Wikipedia
up to the last minute — {adv. phr.} Until the last possible moment; until the very end. * /When I try to send in an important eyewitness report from the scene of a major accident, I must keep working up to the last minute./ Compare: TO THE BITTER END, UNDER THE WIRE … Dictionary of American idioms
up\ to\ the\ last\ minute — adv. phr. Until the last possible moment; until the very end. When I try to send in an important eyewitness report from the scene of a major accident, I must keep working up to the last minute. Compare: to the bitter end, under the wire … Словарь американских идиом
the last minute — the latest possible time before an event. → last … English new terms dictionary
Last-minute goal — The term last minute goal is used in sport, primarily association football, to describe a goal scored very late in a game. The term may not necessarily refer to a goal scored in the actual last minute (last minute goal). In football, the… … Wikipedia
last minute, the — noun the latest possible time that something can happen or be done: The government backed down at the last minute in a confrontation with the rail workers … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
