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In The Nick of Time
In The Nick of Time
In The Nick of Time : Phrases
Meaning:
Without a second to spare.
Example:
Origin:
Even into the 18th century, some businessmen kept track of transactions and time by carving notches (nicks) on a tally stick. Someone arriving just before the next nick was carved would arrive in time to save the next day's interest - in the nick of time.
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