last-minute support
[/læst ˈmɪnɪt səˈpɔrt/]
noun
apoio de última hora
1. assistance or help provided at the very last moment before a deadline or event occurs
The team received last-minute support from their sponsors just before the competition started.
O time recebeu apoio de última hora de seus patrocinadores logo antes da competição começar.
2. emergency or urgent aid given when there is very little time remaining
Last-minute support from the government helped prevent the company from bankruptcy.
O apoio de última hora do governo ajudou a evitar a falência da empresa.
3. backing or endorsement offered at the eleventh hour, often unexpectedly
The candidate received last-minute support from influential politicians before the election.
O candidato recebeu apoio de última hora de políticos influentes antes da eleição.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, 'last-minute support' is often viewed with mixed sentiments—it can be seen as heroic when it comes through, but also as unreliable or stressful. In corporate and political contexts in Brazil, such support is frequently leveraged during critical moments. In the USA, especially in sports and entertainment, last-minute support is romanticized as a 'clutch' moment demonstrating loyalty and quick action.
NYC Slang
clutch support / save at the buzzer / Hail Mary assist
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