Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-the-eleventh-hour
idiom
ˌat ði ɪˌlɛvənθ ˈhaʊər
Definition
At the last possible moment or just before a deadline.
Examples
- She finally submitted her application at the eleventh hour.
- They reached an agreement at the eleventh hour before the deal was set to expire.
- He made his presentation at the eleventh hour, just before the meeting started.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe actions that are taken at the last minute, often when urgency is required or when things are about to be too late.
Synonyms
- last minute
- just in time
- at the last moment
