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just in the nick of time

PHRASE

in the nick of time

Synonyms

STRONG

on the dot punctual sharp timely well-timed

WEAK

eleventh hour just in time under the wire

PHRASE

at the eleventh hour

Synonyms

STRONG

at the last minute at the last moment finally in the eleventh hour in the nick of time under the wire without a minute to spare

Example Sentences

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It built up those reserves just in the nick of time.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

She granted it one hour before he was set to appear at ICE offices, just in the nick of time.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2025

“Father Christmas Is Back,” and just in the nick of time, in this 2021 holiday comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2021

Wilkinson’s return on Tuesday was just in the nick of time.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2021

She leaps aside just in the nick of time.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate