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at the last minute
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at the latest possible time, just before something happens or must be done
Also used as an adjective with a hyphen: 'a last-minute change'.
In context
He always finishes his assignments at the last minute and then panics.
Our flight was cancelled at the last minute, so we had to find a hotel.
Common mistake
Incorrect: He changed the plan in the last minute.
Correct: He changed the plan at the last minute.