1. Assistance or support provided at the very last moment, close to a deadline or when time is running out
We received last-minute help from our neighbors to finish painting the house before the guests arrived.
Recebemos ajuda de última hora dos nossos vizinhos para terminar de pintar a casa antes da chegada dos convidados.
2. Emergency or unexpected assistance given when one is in urgent need
The last-minute help from my colleague saved me from missing the presentation deadline.
A ajuda de última hora do meu colega me salvou de perder o prazo da apresentação.