やっとの思おもいで

expression, adverb

finally; after great effort; just barely

Expresses that something was achieved only after considerable difficulty or struggle. Often used when the outcome was barely reached.

• やっとの思おもいで試し験けんに合ごう格かくした。

  I finally passed the exam after great effort.

• やっとの思おもいで締しめ切きりに間まに合あった。

  I just barely made the deadline.