at the eleventh hour

/æt ði ɪˌlevənθ ˈaʊər/

at the last possible moment

at the eleventh hour in a sentence

“The deal was saved at the eleventh hour.”

Biblical reference from Matthew 20:1-16, parable of laborers hired at the eleventh hour before sunset

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returning to the starting point after a setback

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pursuing a mistaken or misguided course

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to take on more responsibility than you can handle

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to endure a painful situation with courage

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