the last minute
US /ðə ˈlæst ˈmɪnɪt/
UK /ðə ˈlæst ˈmɪnɪt/

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the latest possible time before an event
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He always leaves his homework until the last minute.
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We booked our flight at the last minute, so it was more expensive.
the latest possible time before an event