down to the wire <Back to Last Page>     <Idiomatic English Glossary - D>

Definition: close to the end; running out of time

Explanation: Often used when speaking about something that is completed at the last possible moment.

Examples: We went right down to the wire but we were able to finish the job on time. - He finished his project on time even though it was right down to the wire.

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