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Meaning of down to the wire | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C2

Definitions

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

idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

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

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

down with the kids down-and-out down-at-heel down-ballot down-crested down-gyved