🚀 In the Nick of Time: Beating the Clock with Clichés ⏰
Definition:
In the Nick of Time - arriving or happening at the last possible moment before it’s too late.
Related Terms and Similar Expressions:
- Just in time: Arriving or completing something at the precise moment it’s needed.
- Eleventh hour: The latest possible moment before it’s too late.
- Under the wire: Just barely meeting a deadline.
- Cutting it close: Almost missing a deadline but making it just in time.
Synonyms:
- Promptly
- Punctually
- On the dot
- Timely
Antonyms:
- Late
- Delayed
- Tardy
- Behind schedule
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.” — Douglas Adams
- “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” — William Shakespeare
Proverbs:
- “Time and tide wait for no man.” — St. Marher, 1225
- “A stitch in time saves nine.” — Traditional Proverb
- “He who hesitates is lost.” — Traditional Proverb
Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
- Book: “Ahead of the Curve: Beating the Odds on Timing” by Peter Prince of Punctuality.
- Song: “Nine to Five” by Dolly Parton
- Movie: “Just in Time” (a romantic comedy featuring timely love anecdotes).
- Poetry: “If” by Rudyard Kipling — values timely action.
Fun and Thought-Provoking Farewell:
Remember, punctuality is not just about being on time, it’s about valuing and respecting everyone else’s time. Stay ahead of the clock, not just in the nick of time!
### Which of these phrases means "just before it’s too late"?
- [x] In the nick of time
- [ ] Surfing on quicksand
- [ ] Baking with inspiration
- [ ] Listening with elephants
> **Explanation:** "In the nick of time" means something happens just before it's too late. The other phrases are just whimsical nonsense to make you smile!
### Which phrase is genuine?
- [ ] Racing with purple dragons
- [x] Under the wire
- [ ] Sleeping in confetti
- [ ] Eating music for breakfast
> **Explanation:** "Under the Wire" refers to narrowly meeting a deadline. The others are just imaginative puffery.
### True or False: ‘In the nick of time’ means missing a deadline?
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** False. It means just barely making the deadline, not missing it.
