In the nick of time

Meaning

Just in time; at the very last moment.

Examples

• John: I almost missed the train!
• Alice: You arrived <b>in the nick of time</b>!
• John: I know, I was running so fast.
• Alice: It’s a good thing you made it. Otherwise, you would have been late for the meeting. You got there <b>in the nick of time</b>.