in the nick of time

Neutral B2 Eiken Pre-1 Upper-intermediate

in the nick of time

Meaning

At the last possible moment, just before it is too late.

Literal Translation

ちょうどの刻み目で

Examples

  • The ambulance arrived in the nick of time. 救急車はぎりぎり間に合って到着した。
  • We caught the train in the nick of time. 私たちはぎりぎりで電車に間に合った。