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(Sp. a pique) On the point of, impossible for lack of time or opportunity, too late, past mending, etc. Indì na akó makahingágaw sa pagtahî sang ímo báyò, kay apíke na. I cannot finish sewing your jacket, because there is not time enough. Daw sa dílì na makitáan sing bulúng ang íya balatían, kay apíke na ang íya pagbátì. It is now almost impossible to cure him, for his disease is too far gone.

Close by, near by, on the point of, too late, impossible for lack of time. Sóbol na nga índì na akó makahingágaw sang ímo delárgo. It is too late now; I cannot finish your pair of trousers. (see apíke, lapít).