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IN THE NICK OF TIME
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Dictionary entry overview: What does in the nick of time mean?
• IN THE NICK OF TIME (adverb)
The adverb IN THE NICK OF TIME has 1 sense:
1. at the last possible moment
Familiarity information: IN THE NICK OF TIME used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• IN THE NICK OF TIME (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
At the last possible moment
Synonyms:
in the nick of time; just in time
Context example:
she was saved in the nick of time
Context examples
I think I came just in the nick of time.
(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)
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