last-minute commitment
[læst ˈmɪnɪt kəˈmɪtmənt]
nounpl: last-minute commitments
compromisso de última hora
1. A promise or obligation made very close to the deadline or event date, often with little advance notice
His last-minute commitment to attend the wedding surprised everyone since he had declined weeks earlier.
Seu compromisso de última hora em comparecer ao casamento surpreendeu a todos, já que ele havia recusado semanas antes.
2. A decision to participate in or support something that is made only shortly before it occurs
The CEO's last-minute commitment to the charity event helped ensure its success.
O compromisso de última hora do CEO com o evento beneficente ajudou a garantir seu sucesso.
In both Brazilian and American business culture, last-minute commitments are often viewed negatively as they reflect poor planning and can create stress. However, in informal social contexts, they may be more tolerated. The phrase is commonly used in professional emails and meetings to explain delays or sudden participations in projects or events.
NYC Slang
last-minute move / last-minute flex
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