English Dictionary

down to the wire

副詞

慣用表現 比較不可

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

日本語の意味

プロジェクトや作業の最終段階、つまり締め切り直前のぎりぎりの状態を示す表現 / 最後の瞬間まで結果が不確実な状況を指す

We worked down to the wire to finish the report before the deadline.

締め切り直前までレポートを仕上げるために私たちは働き続けた。

意味（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.