The phrase "minute surprises" means unexpected things that happen at the very last moment or right before something is supposed to happen. Full definition
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By getting a credit product from a reputable company you can expect and avoid last - minute surprises when making a big credit purchase such as home or auto loan. (debtfirms.com)
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