new York minute

⏳ Time
Meaning
an incredibly brief period of time
Literal Meaning
a minute in New York
Example
“I'll be there in a New York minute, just give me a second!”

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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