at the nick of time

Questions

What does at the nick of time mean?

Dated form of in the nick of time

How to pronounce at the nick of time

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “at the nick of time”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “at the nick of time” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.