“in the nick of time”
"In the nick of time" means just barely in time, at the very last possible moment before it is too late. It describes an action or arrival that happens right when it is most needed, often narrowly avoiding a negative outcome. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "in the nick of time" in the video clips below.
Hear how "in the nick of time" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Poker Face, Supernatural, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider Man, National Geographic, Theo Von and 5 more.
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YouTubeNational Geographic463K views · 2024-07-07
Sink House (Full Episode) | Port Protection Alaska | National Geographic
“in the nick of time.”
and so, uh, I'm hoping
he can get it all done … TROY: Uh, the--
the top buttress thing
is leaking like crazy.
Play at 26:02
YouTubeTheo Von467K views · 2019-11-14
H3's Ethan Klein | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #244
“in the nick of time that's what we call”
you aim for positivity with your child … him right now thanks Nate
Play at 1:02:42
YouTubeThe Film Theorists10.2M views · 2018-08-14
Film Theory: The Disney Princess Problem (Wreck It Ralph 2)
“in the nick of time for back-to-school
you are guaranteed to get it really”
you wear, theorist merch is now available
for a super limited amount of time. Just … quickly after you order it. Admittedly
this round of merch is mainly focused
Play at 15:47
YouTubeCinemaSins745K views · 2023-05-27
Everything Wrong With The ENTIRE Star Wars Original Trilogy
“in the nick of time and while being shot”
man this ship is always taking off just … at I'm sure it takes off under normal
Play at 24:42
TV ShowPoker Face
Poker Face — S01E01
“Just in the nick of time,
I looked at his hand”
I had a honey and I bet a grand … I was talking to an Eskimo
Play at 1:05:53
Can't play this one yet, but your timecode is ready — 1:05:53
TV ShowSupernatural
Supernatural — S15E09
“just in the nick of time.”
are gonna fly through those doors … You still think that you're
the hero of this story.
Play at 10:05
Can't play this one yet, but your timecode is ready — 10:05
TV ShowYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider Man
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider Man — S01E10
“Just in the nick of time.”
I got the battery working again. … Uh, Strange, we got a problem.
Play at 17:00
Can't play this one yet, but your timecode is ready — 17:00
YouTubeGenius177K views · 2022-12-19
Dove Cameron "Bad Idea" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified
“reappear in the nick of time I guess it”
got a little left in here funny how you … didn't die I can't say we didn't try hey
Play at 3:17
YouTubeH3 Podcast3.0M views · 2022-08-04
Jeff Wittek, Tana Mongeau, Mike Majlak - H3 Podcast #254
“just in the nick of time Harry's is the”
sharp razors that refill … official sponsor of cutting it close I
Play at 23:06
YouTubeUnreported World153K views · 2020-08-24
Swarm Chasers | Unreported World
“but in the nick of time peter spots a”
fuel … flash of yellow in the bushes
Play at 10:01