at the last minute vs. until the last minute

Question

Do you see any difference in meaning and usage in the following phrases:

• at the last minute
• until the last minute

To provide more details, here are two examples:

1. Do you usually book your holidays a long time in advance, or at the last minute?
2. Are you someone who puts things off until the last minute?

Answer 1

"at" can be used when the action happens in a definite time. "until" - when the action prolongs for a continuous period of time.