- in the nick of time as a adverb:
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in the nick of time
adverb
1 in the nick of time
At the last possible moment:
— She was saved in the nick of time.
synonym: just in time.
Roget 134: opportunely etc. adj.; in proper course, in due course, in proper season, in due season, in proper time, in due time; for the nonce; in the nick of time, in the fullness of time; all in good time; just in time, ... show more
phrase
Roget 132a: touch and go, not a minute too soon, in the nick of time, just under the wire, get on board before the train leaves the get on board before the train leaves the station.
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