Meaning:
At the last minute; before the deadline; barely on time; nearly late.
Examples:
- I think we could get it in under the wire.
- We tried going under the wire and that didn't work.
- Well, I got in just under the wire.
- We have to get him under the wire.
- And we're just under the wire with this thing.
- Like I really tucked this one in just under the wire.
- Everything you need. Just under the wire.
- I got my name in under the wire.
- Then I guess I should get this in under the wire.
- The horse obviously went under the wire and Alex took the impact on his chest.