eleventh hour

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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.