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Meaning of down to the wire

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

down to the wire

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adjective

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  1. At the very end of a process or project, especially one with a fast-approaching deadline.

    Example: He was almost done with the paper, but tomorrow's due date meant it would be down to the wire.

adverb

Definitions

  1. At the very end of a process or project, especially one with a fast-approaching deadline.

    Example: He was almost done with the paper, but tomorrow's due date meant it would come down to the wire.