sooner or later

⏳ Time
Meaning
eventually, at some point in the future
Literal Meaning
before long or after some time
Example
“Sooner or later, you'll have to face the consequences of your actions.”

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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