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Nick of time meaning

What does the saying 'Nick of time' mean?

Idiom: Nick of time

Meaning:

If you do something in the nick of time, you do it at the very last minute or second.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Time | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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