Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for last minute

last minute

phrase as in latest possible moment

adjective as in last-second

Strong matches

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The conservative opposition Christian Democrats had long been expected to lend their support, but several members of former prime minister Igor Matovic's Slovakia movement added their votes at the last minute, tipping the scales.

From BBC

“Apparently, when you do everything at the last minute, sometimes you don’t get it done,” said co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone in a statement posted to Instagram regarding the skipped week.

From Salon

"We go into this with solidarity, hunger and the will to be brave, united and fight until the very last minute to show what we're capable of."

From BBC

Several patients arrived at hospitals on Wednesday expecting to receive treatment, only to find out their appointments had been cancelled at the last minute.

From BBC

A review into a music festival's licence has been dropped at the last minute, after a member of the public withdrew their complaint.

From BBC

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement