at the last minute

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at the last minute

Fig. at the last possible chance; in the last few minutes, hours, or days. (Often an exaggeration.) Please don't make reservations at the last minute. Why do you ask all your questions at the last minute?

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But travel experts say that with a little creative thinking and flexibility, belt-tightening consumers can still manage to get away — even at the last minute. Flexibility, planning can help save vacation costs by EILEEN AJ CONNELLY / AP Features By implementing the above mentioned steps, you can have a great trip to Hawaii, even if your decision to travel is made at the last minute. Tips for Booking A Last Minute Hawaii Vacation by Erin O'Dougherty / Travel, recreation and leisure community If you have to shop at the last minute, in the case that someone just came into your life and you want to buy them a gift, then you may be forced to fight the crowds and may end up being disappointed in finding that the items you''re looking for are no longer in stock. The Advantages of Shopping Early for Holiday Gifts by Linda Zona / Hobbies community More results

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But travel experts say that with a little creative thinking and flexibility, belt-tightening consumers can still manage to get away — even at the last minute.

Flexibility, planning can help save vacation costs by EILEEN AJ CONNELLY / AP Features

By implementing the above mentioned steps, you can have a great trip to Hawaii, even if your decision to travel is made at the last minute.

Tips for Booking A Last Minute Hawaii Vacation by Erin O'Dougherty / Travel, recreation and leisure community

If you have to shop at the last minute, in the case that someone just came into your life and you want to buy them a gift, then you may be forced to fight the crowds and may end up being disappointed in finding that the items you''re looking for are no longer in stock.

The Advantages of Shopping Early for Holiday Gifts by Linda Zona / Hobbies community

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