In extremis in english
In extremis
pronunciation: ɪnekstremɪs part of speech: adverb
pronunciation: ɪnekstremɪs part of speech: adverb
In gestures
in extremis = at the last minute ; at the eleventh hour ; in extremis.
Example: Display stands of very light construction that can be prepared beforehand and taken to the site of a lesson at the last minute are fairly easily available these days.Example: The final versions were agreed at the eleventh hour, late on Tuesday 9 December, just before the opening of the Summit.Example: A collapse in house prices can lead to bankruptcies, defaults on loans and, in extremis, the need for the banking system to be bailed-out by the government.