Meaning of 'Just in the nick of time'
What does the saying 'Just in the nick of time' mean?
Idiom: Just in the nick of time
Meaning:
If you do something in the nick of time, you just manage to do it just in time, with seconds to spare.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Time |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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