Putting something off until the last minute can represent: Real-life or imagined procrastination.
A desire to avoid whatever the activity represents.
Fear that you’ll end up having to rush something at the last minute.
Feeling passive-aggressive toward an authority figure, perhaps the one who assigned you the task.
The importance you place on the real-life task that was represented by the “last minute” task in the dream.
A desire for more challenge or excitement in your life.
Something coming through at the last minute (such as finding a solution or being rescued) can represent: waiting or hoping for something in real life, wanting things to work out.
See Also: Waiting, Late, Hesitating
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