at the last minute

at the last minute
at the last minute
Fig. at the last possible chance; in the last few minutes, hours, or days. (Often an exaggeration.) •

Please don't make reservations at the last minute.

Why do you ask all your questions at the last minute?


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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