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At the last moment, just before it's too late, etc.
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Where did the nick of time come from?
Around the 1580's the phrase in the nick meant in the cut or notch to mean at a precise moment in time. The phrase evolved to be in the nick of time. Nowadays the meaning has also evolved to mean at the last moment.At the last second. Example: I was begging to starve but in the nick of time, the pizza man delivered our food.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'time and time again'?
The meaning is to repeat over and over.
What is the meaning of the phrase by and by?
The meaning of the phrase by and by is over time or eventually. It means something will take place sometime on the future but not at a specified time.
What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression in the neck of time?
It is more commonly, "In the nick of time." It means, "just barely." We were almost late for the movie, but we got to our seats in the nick of time.
What is the meaning of your time has come?
the meaning of the phrase "The time has come." is a reference to the death of a person or animal. It means that the time has come for them to leave their life.
What is the meaning of the phrase It's time to send in the clowns?
It means its time to give up ..
What is the meaning of the phrase 'time of day'?
The phrase 'time of day' is usually used as an example, 'I would not give her the time of day'. This means that she would not be given any time at all.
What is the meaning of as long as you love me?
As long as you love me is a phrase commonly used. It is a phrase which means till the time you love me.
What does the phrase 'as time goes by' mean in plain English?
you forget everythngh as time passes meaning
What is the implicit meaning of this passage?
The question is asking for an explanation of a statement. "What is meant by the following?" = "What is the meaning of the next word, phrase, sentence or paragraph?"
What is the meaning for time being in Malayalam?
In Malayalam, 'for the time being' means 'thalkkalam' or 'thalkkalathekku'. This phrase is used in adverbial meaning. (e.g. For the time being, I can't do that work.)
What are am time and pm time abbreviations for?
A.M. is short for the Latin phrase ante meridiem meaning "before noon".P.M. is post meridiem meaning "after noon".
