VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Under the wire

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.