in the nick of time

Prepositional phrase

idiomatic

(idiomatic) At the last possible moment; at the last minute.

Japanese Meaning

ぎりぎりに間に合って / 最後の瞬間に / 直前に、辛うじてタイミングを合わせる状態

I submitted the report in the nick of time before the deadline.

私は締め切りギリギリでレポートを提出した。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) At the last possible moment; at the last minute.

{ux|en|He finished writing his paper and slid it under the door just in the nick of time.}}