noun
the latest possible moment
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money became available at the eleventh hour
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at the last minute the government changed the rules
• Syn: ↑eleventh hour
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noun
the last minute
: the last possible time when something can be done
You shouldn't wait until the last minute before planning your retirement.
They were making changes to the show right up to the last minute.
last-minute adj, always used before a noun
last-minute changes to the show
They won the game with a last-minute touchdown.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.