In The Nick Of Time Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does In The Nick Of Time Idiom mean?

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in the nick of time What does in the nick of time mean?	just in time, just before it is too late	I was able to answer the telephone just in the nick of time.
in the nick of time What does in the nick of time mean?	at the very last moment	He was able to board the airplane in the nick of time.
in the nick of time What does in the nick of time mean?	just in time, just before it is too late	I was able to answer the telephone just in the nick of time.
(in the) nick of time What does (in the) nick of time mean?	at the very last moment	I was able to board the airplane in the nick of time.
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cruise What does "cruise" mean?	drive around in search of friends or fun

count (someone) out or count out (someone) What does "count (someone) out or count out (someone)" mean?	to exclude someone from something	"Please count me out of your plans to go skiing this weekend."
put a hold on (something) What does "put a hold on (something)" mean?	to place a restriction on something to show that it is reserved/delayed	I put a hold on several books at the library.
draw blood What does "draw blood" mean?	to make a wound that bleeds, to anger someone	The politician was very careful not to draw blood during the debate.
find one's tongue What does "find one's tongue" mean?	to be able to talk	The man could not find his tongue when he was asked to speak at the banquet.
You can't unring a bell What does "You can't unring a bell" mean?	This means that once something has been done, you have to live with the consequences as it can't be undone.
Break the back of the beast What does "Break the back of the beast" mean?	If you break the back of the beast, you accomplish a challenge.
from way back What does "from way back" mean?	since a long time ago, for a long time	I know my friend from way back. In fact, we went to elementary school together.
hole up What does "hole up" mean?	hide; conceal oneself

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In The Nick Of Time Idiom