“In the nick of time”
Definition
Just before it is too late.
Examples
Examples
“We arrived in the nick of time before the doors closed.”
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- What does "In the nick of time" mean?
- "In the nick of time" means just before it is too late..
- How do you use "In the nick of time" in a sentence?
- Example: "We arrived in the nick of time before the doors closed."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "In the nick of time"?
- В самый последний момент. / Վերջին պահին՝ մինչև ուշ լինելը։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.