Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In the nick of time

At the last possible moment

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "in the nick of time" is at the last possible moment.

This idiom is used to describe something that happens just in time to prevent something bad from happening. For example, you might say "I arrived in the nick of time. The train was about to leave." This means that you arrived just as the train was about to depart, and you were able to catch it.

The other options are not as accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.

• After the deadline: This means after the time by which something is supposed to be done.
• Much in advance: This means before the time by which something is supposed to be done.
• In the middle of things: This means in the midst of something.