in the nick of time (phrase)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “in the nick of time” (phrase)

Transcription: [ɪn.ðəˈnɪk.əvˈtaɪm]

Russian Translation: в последний момент, как раз вовремя

Definition: At the last possible moment, just in time to prevent something wrong happening

Example: I welcome that reply, which arrived in the nick of time. — Я был рад получить ответ, который пришел как раз вовремя. 

Synonyms: just in time, on the button, at the last minute