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Jan 2, 2007 · At the last minute: This phrase is commonly used to indicate that something happened just before the deadline or at the latest possible moment. Example: "He submitted his assignment at the last minute." In the last minute: This phrase can be used to emphasize that something was done during the final minute of a specific period. Example: "I ...
Jun 3, 2023 · Does the "a last-minute leave of absence" mean "the organization gave the permission of absence to the man just before the deadline" or "the man had gotten the permission of absence from the organization but he hesitated over the absence. Finally, he decided to leave just before the deadline". Reference: TOEFL Practice Online38 listening Set1.
Apr 4, 2007 · "At the last minute" is right. "In the last minute" is unusual and would mean something was done in the last sixty seconds (literally) before some time limit.
Aug 1, 2010 · She cancelled the class at the last minute. (figurative) O sea, no es que esperó hasta las 08:59 para anular la clase de las 0900, sino, lo hizo muy tarde (quizás a la vispera por ejemplo). "in the last minute" es más bien cuando hablando literalmente. Cuando se marca un gol en el minuto 90 de un partido de 90 minutos, dicese de haberse marcado "in the last minute".
Jul 12, 2018 · " until the last minute" gives me the feeling that the "leaving" is taking place over a longer length of time. "You've only got an hour left to finish your homework - don't leave it to the last minute.
Mar 9, 2013 · Hi, native speakers of English! Should I say 'Don't leave it for the last minute' or '...to the last minute'? I think we say 'Don't leave it for tomorrow', but I'm getting confused as to which preposition to use with 'the last minute'. Thank you in advance.
Apr 8, 2017 · Here "the" is correct, and "the last-minute rush" does not talk about the reader rushing. For popular events, it is normal and expected that a rush of bookings (very many in a short time) will happen just prior to the start of the event (a "last-minute rush" of bookings for that event).
May 20, 2015 · Wait sounds OK to me but I think " Don't leave until the last minute" is probably more idiomatic. Corrected by Keith, please see post below.
Sep 29, 2011 · - The meeting will last 2 hours. - The effects will last for decades. Is there a difference between last and last for? Are there any rules regarding this? Are they always interchangeable? Is it a matter of formality? Many thanks!
Sep 13, 2015 · Suits Episode 1 Harvey: Well, Gerald, I specialize in troubled situations, and when I left here at 7:00 P.M., this deal wasn't in jeopardy, so I'm just trying to figure out what happened in the interim. Gerald :We keep offering more money. They keep rejecting it. It's last-minute bad faith...
