Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English
Down to the Wire
What does it mean?
Down to the wire means a decision, event, or competition continues until the very last possible moment before the result is known.
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Is it positive or negative?
Neutral — it expresses suspense and last-minute uncertainty.
When do you use it?
Use it when describing tight deadlines, close competitions, or long negotiations.
Examples
Example 1: “The election went down to the wire — nobody knew the winner until midnight.”
Example 2: “The contract negotiations went down to the wire on Friday afternoon.”
Question for you
Can you think of a situation in your life that went down to the wire?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
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