Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, the sentence contains an idiom/phrase which is underlined. You are to select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of this idiom/phrase.

The doctor reached the hospital just in the nick of time as the patient was being wheeled into the operation theatre.

  1. as soon as

  2. at the last possible moment

  3. at a precise time

  4. when asked for

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'in the nick of time' refers to reaching at the last possible moment.