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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

Equivalents

Italiano in dirittura d'arrivo

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.
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See also

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

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