long run

⏳ Time
Meaning
the eventual outcome or consequences over time
Literal Meaning
an extended period of time
Example
“Investing in education pays off in the long run.”

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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