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At the eleventh hour
Author: Sushila S Iyengar Member Level: Gold Points: 2 (Rs 2)
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This means, almost too late or till the last minute.
Sample Usage
Usage:
1. I was late but could manage to pay the bill at the eleventh hour.
(Here, eleventh hour means, payment was done well in the prescribed time limit)
2. We should never keep the matter pending till the eleventh hour.
(Here, eleventh hour means, matter should be resolved before it goes beyond control)
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