Antonyms for in nick of time


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : nik
Phonetic Transcription : nɪk


Definition of in nick of time

Origin :
  • 1520s, "to make a notch in," from nick (n.). Sense of "to steal" is from 1869, probably from earlier slang sense of "to catch, take unawares, arrest" (1620s). The precise sense connection is unclear. Related: Nicked; nicking.
  • As in timely : adj at the right time
  • As in in the nick of time : adv at the last possible moment
  • As in fortunately : adv luckily

Synonyms for in nick of time

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