first light

⏳ Time
Meaning
the very beginning of the day, at dawn
Literal Meaning
the first illumination of the day
Example
“We set out on our hike at first light to enjoy the sunrise.”

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In the nick of time

Just barely in time; at the last possible moment.

Once in a blue moon

Very rarely; an event that occurs infrequently.

At the eleventh hour

At the last possible moment before a deadline.

1 o'clock "sharp"

exactly at 1 o'clock without delay