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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLast-Minute Decision
/ˈlæstˈmɪn.ɪt dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A decision made at the last possible moment, often without thorough consideration.
"She made a last-minute decision to change her flight." - 2
A choice or resolution that is reached just before a deadline.
"His last-minute decision to attend the meeting surprised everyone."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'last-minute' combines 'last', derived from Old English 'lǣst', meaning 'final', and 'minute', from Latin 'minuta', meaning 'small' or 'minute'. The phrase 'last-minute decision' emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting a modern context where decisions are made at the final moment, often under pressure.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Last-Minute Decision" is said worldwide
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décision de dernière minute
Transliteration: deh-sih-zyohn duh der-nyer meen-oot
"Elle a pris une décision de dernière minute pour changer de vol."
Last-Minute-Entscheidung
Transliteration: last-minoot-ent-shy-dung
"Er traf eine Last-Minute-Entscheidung, um zur Besprechung zu gehen."
decisione dell'ultimo minuto
Transliteration: deh-chee-zo-neh dell-ool-ti-mo mee-noo-to
"Ha preso una decisione dell'ultimo minuto per cambiare volo."
decisión de última hora
Transliteration: deh-see-syohn de ul-ti-ma o-ra
"Tomó una decisión de última hora para asistir a la reunión."
decisão de última hora
Transliteration: deh-see-zah-o de ul-ti-ma o-ra
"Ele tomou uma decisão de última hora para mudar de voo."
अंतिम क्षण का निर्णय
Transliteration: antim kshan ka nirnay
"उसने अंतिम क्षण का निर्णय लिया कि वह मीटिंग में जाएगा।"
临时决定
Transliteration: lín shí jué dìng
"她做出了临时决定，改变了航班。"
막판 결정
Transliteration: makpan gyeoljeong
"그는 막판 결정으로 회의에 참석하기로 했다."
ギリギリの決定
Transliteration: girigiri no kettei
"彼はギリギリの決定で会議に出席することにした。"
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