just in the nick of time
Example Sentences
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It built up those reserves just in the nick of time.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
“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
Knowing that they’re about to be trapped underground when the explosion is triggered, Neil lowers a rope to the Protagonist and Ives, and pulls them out just in the nick of time.
From Slate • Sep. 3, 2020
Thankfully, the ruckus in the henhouse had summoned Dr. Westminster back from his rounds; he came jogging in just in the nick of time.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
