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eleventh-hour preparation

[ɪˈlevənθ-aʊər ˌprepərˈeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: eleventh-hour preparations
preparação de última hora
1. Preparation done at the last possible moment, just before a deadline or event, often rushed or inadequate due to poor time management
The eleventh-hour preparation for the exam left him feeling unprepared and stressed.
A preparação de última hora para o exame o deixou se sentindo desprevenido e estressado.
2. Hasty arrangements or work completed immediately before something is due or scheduled to happen
The eleventh-hour preparation of the presentation meant there were several errors in the slides.
A preparação de última hora da apresentação significava que havia vários erros nos slides.
NYC Slang
last-minute cramming; scrambling at the last second
Synonyms
last-minute preparationrushed preparationlast-ditch efforteleventh-hour scrambleprocrastinated work
Antonyms
advance preparationearly planningthorough preparationwell-planned work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
preparação de última hora
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil (informal)
preparação na última hora
Colloquial variant
Portugal
preparação de última hora
Standard usage
Portugal (informal)
estudar à pressa
Emphasizes the rushed nature

Related Idioms & Phrases

eleventh-hour decision
eleventh-hour changes
at the eleventh hour
leave things to the last minute
cut it close
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