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11th hour

Definition

At the last minute. The last chance to make a change before time is up.

Context : Education
Category: Idiom
Semantic: deadline, time

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Environmentalists and scientists are warning that we on earth are in the 11th hour. Global warming needs to be dealt with now or else.

cmsucks:
@milanford Sorry it came at the 11th hour. KH
accentworkwear:
RT @stellarstrategy: @Pattycam @brisbanewoman thanks Patty! you are awesome coming to help me at the 11th hour! thanks Kylie! had a great time!!
dyeyembee:
tomorrow`s our final day. i hope EVERYTHING will be fine even in the 11th hour. :(