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[at the eleventh hour] {prep. phr.}
At the last possible time.
Aunt Mathilda got married at the eleventh hour; after all, she was already 49 years old.
[at the mercy of] or [at one's mercy] {adj. phr.}
In the power of; subject to the will and wishes of; without defense against.
The champion had the other boxer at his mercy.
The picnic was at the mercy of the weather.
* /The small grocer was […]
[at the outset] {adv. phr.}
At the start; at the beginning.
"You'll live in the cheaper barracks at the outset; later you can move into the better cabins," the camp director said to the new boys.
[at the outside] {adv. phr.}
Maximally; at the utmost.
This old house can cost no more than $40,000 at the outside.
[at the point of] {prep.}
Very near to; almost at or in.
When Mary broke her favorite bracelet, she was at the point of tears.
The boy hurt in the accident lay at the point of death for a week, then he got well.
Compare: [ABOUT TO] (1), [ON […]
[at the ready] {adj. phr.}
Ready for use.
The sailor stood at the bow, harpoon at the ready, as the boat neared the whale.