Definition of "down to the wire" in Englisch

Adjective

1. 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.

Adverb

1. 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.