English

Adjective

down to the wire ‎(not comparable)

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

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

Synonyms

• last minute

Adverb

down to the wire ‎(not comparable)

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

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

Synonyms

• down to the short strokes