Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

at the last minute

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.92 in modern English

Syllables: at the last minute
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

1

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Very close to a deadline or potential crucial event.

Example Sentences

"At the last minute, he refused to approve the plan."
"At the last minute, the hero regained consciousness and rolled out of the path of the tank."

Synonyms

at the last moment

Questions

What does at the last minute mean?: Very close to a deadline or potential crucial event.

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