Idioms
Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool only when they are used in the right way in the right places.
Idiom:
in the nick of time
Meaning:
just in time, just before it is too late
Example:
I was able to answer the telephone just in the nick of time.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a type of phrase or expression that has a meaning that can't be deciphered by defining the individual words.