dying seconds (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪɪŋ ˈsɛkəndz/
Definition
The final moments of a period of time, especially when something is about to end or a decision must be made. This phrase is often used in sports to describe the last few seconds of a game.
Examples
The team made a desperate attempt to score in the dying seconds of the match.
The clock was ticking down, and she had to make a decision in the dying seconds.
The home team's fans were on the edge of their seats as the visitors tried to score in the dying seconds.
How to Use dying seconds
- in the dying seconds (prepositional phrase)
- during the final moments — "The team scored a goal in the dying seconds of the game."
- dying seconds of the game (noun phrase)
- the final moments of a game — "The dying seconds of the game were intense, with both teams fighting for the win."
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