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  1. 19-Jul-2006, 07:58 #1
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    hi!

    I usually see the phrase "nick of time" or " a nick of time",could anybody tell me what do they mean?

    thanks for your help!!
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    http://www.usingenglish.com/referenc...k+of+time.html
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    oh,thanks tdol
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