Looking for synonyms for last minute? We’ve got you covered!
Here’s a list of other ways to say last minute.
- Eleventh-hour
- Final moment
- Nick of time
- Zero hour
- Just in time
- At the wire
- Crunch time
- Down to the wire
- In the nick of time
- Under the wire
- Last-second
- At the last second
- Last-ditch
- Closing stages
- Last-gasp
- The 59th minute
- Dying moments
- At the eleventh hour
- Last moment
- In the final hour
Want to learn how to say last minute professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.
1. Eleventh-hour
Used to describe actions or decisions made urgently just before a deadline.
Example: “The team made an eleventh-hour decision to change the product design.”
2. Final Moment
Appropriate for indicating the very last opportunity to act or decide.
Example: “In the final moment, the CEO approved the new marketing strategy.”
3. Nick of Time
Used for actions taken just in time to be effective.
Example: “The IT specialist fixed the server issue in the nick of time before the presentation.”
4. Zero Hour
Appropriate for a critical or decisive moment.
Example: “As zero hour approached, the team prepared for the product launch.”
5. Just in Time
Used when something is occurring at the latest possible moment for it to be successful.
Example: “The supplies were delivered just in time for the event.”
6. At the Wire
Used in contexts where a task is completed at the last possible moment.
Example: “The contract was signed at the wire, just before the deadline.”
7. Crunch Time
Appropriate for a period of intense pressure just before a deadline.
Example: “It’s crunch time for the tax team to complete all filings.”
8. Down to the Wire
Used for situations where very little time remains to complete something.
Example: “Negotiations went down to the wire, but we reached an agreement.”
9. In the Nick of Time
Similar to ‘nick of time’, used for very narrowly meeting a deadline.
Example: “The application was submitted in the nick of time.”
10. Under the Wire
Appropriate for barely achieving something before a cutoff time.
Example: “The project was completed under the wire.”
11. Last-second
Used for decisions or actions taken at the very last possible moment.
Example: “A last-second change in the itinerary saved the business trip.”
12. At the Last Second
Similar to ‘last-second’, used for extremely late actions or decisions.
Example: “The team made a key decision at the last second.”
13. Last-ditch
Appropriate for a final effort, usually to avoid failure.
Example: “The manager made a last-ditch attempt to secure funding.”
14. Closing Stages
Used for the final phase of an activity or period.
Example: “In the closing stages of the project, the team worked overtime to finish.”
15. Last-gasp
Appropriate for a final attempt made in desperation.
Example: “The company’s last-gasp effort to avoid bankruptcy was successful.”
16. The 59th Minute
Used to denote action taken just before a deadline expires.
Example: “In the 59th minute, the deal was finally approved.”
17. Dying Moments
Appropriate for the very end of a period or event.
Example: “In the dying moments of the fiscal year, a key investment was made.”
18. At the Eleventh Hour
Similar to ‘eleventh-hour’, used for actions taken very late in a process.
Example: “At the eleventh hour, the team solved the critical issue.”
19. Last Moment
Used for the very end of a time period or deadline.
Example: “Changes were made in the last moment before the product’s release.”
20. In the Final Hour
Appropriate for actions or decisions made at the end of a long process.
Example: “In the final hour, the committee reached a consensus.”
