At the eleventh hour.
At the eleventh hour.
'At the eleventh hour' comes from a biblical reference and is now commonly used to denote doing something at the last possible moment. This phrase is perfect for situations where a deadline is near, and an action is taken just in time to avoid negative consequences. It's a dramatic expression that highlights both procrastinations and timely completions under pressure.
They submitted the project at the eleventh hour.
They completed the project just before the deadline.
She always completes her assignments at the eleventh hour.
She tends to finish assignments at the last moment.
They managed to catch the train at the eleventh hour.
They caught the train just in time.