eleventh hour
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
At the last minute; the latest possible time before it is too late.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Vào phút cuối; thời điểm muộn nhất trước khi quá muộn
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “eleventh hour” mean?
At the last minute; the latest possible time before it is too late.
Is “eleventh hour” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.