Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-the-wire
idiom
/tə ðə waɪər/
Definition
Referring to something that reaches its limit or conclusion, often involving a lot of tension or uncertainty.
Examples
- He finished the race to-the-wire, pushing himself to the very end.
- The negotiations went to-the-wire, with both sides making last-minute concessions.
- The project was completed to-the-wire, just before the deadline.
Meaning
The expression ‘to-the-wire’ signifies a situation that continues until the last possible moment, usually relating to a decision, event, or competition.
Synonyms
- last minute
- at the last moment
- under pressure
