The
saying “in the nick of time” simply
means as “at the last possible moment or at the last minute.” – See the example
below.
For Example:
“He finished
writing his paper and slid it under the door just in the nick of time.”
This is the Idiom #64 in the List of 100 commonly used Idioms in everyday English (Top 100 famous Idioms). By introducing this list of notable idioms to English learners and ESL students as you, we believe that your English will sound more like a native and you can easily understand what native speakers are saying. Please like and share this list with your friends if you think it is helpful - the full list is here.
