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

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down to the wire

Source Word

down to the wire

Adjective

idiomatic not-comparable

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

Japanese Meaning

最後の瞬間まで、ぎりぎりまで進行する状況 / 締め切りや期限直前に決着がつくこと / プロジェクトや作業が最後の一瞬まで不確定な状態で進行する様子

The down to the wire deadline forced the team to pull an all-nighter.

土壇場の締め切りのため、チームは徹夜を強いられた。

Sense（1）

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