“In the nick of time”
Definição
Just before it is too late.
Exemplos
Examples
“We arrived in the nick of time before the doors closed.”
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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."
- Should I interpret "In the nick of time" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.