at the very last minute before an event
the latest moment possible, before it is too late
Just minutes before the deadline, he definitely submitted his assignment at the eleventh hour.
It’s very irresponsible to leave chores until the eleventh hour before doing them.
Lisa loves the thrill and rush of delivering parcels at the eleventh hour.
The lady was scolded for reporting for duty at the eleventh hour.
The last passenger to board the aircraft got on at the eleventh hour.
There is no origin for this idiom
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