in the nick of time

ریشه

The phrase 'nick of time' originated from the Middle English word 'nick' which means 'a critical moment'.

مثال

• He arrived at the airport in the nick of time to catch his flight.
• She finished her assignment in the nick of time before the deadline.
• The firefighters arrived in the nick of time to save the family from the burning building.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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