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Idiom: Eleventh Hour

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From a parable in the Bible of workmen hired at the eleventh hour (that is, late in the day), known as the Parable of the Workers of the Eleventh Hour or the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard:

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A point in time which is nearly too late; the last minute.

Example Sentences

1
I finished my project at the eleventh hour.
2
They reached a compromise at the eleventh hour of the negotiation.
3
The team managed to score a winning goal at the eleventh hour of the match.
4
He always completes his assignments at the eleventh hour.
5
They arrived at the airport at the eleventh hour and barely made their flight.

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