“Down to the wire”
Définition
Until the last possible moment.
Exemples
Examples
“The launch went down to the wire.”
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The launch went _____.Compare with the original example
The launch went down to the wire.
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- What does "Down to the wire" mean?
- "Down to the wire" means until the last possible moment.
- How do you use "Down to the wire" in a sentence?
- Example: "The launch went down to the wire."
- Should I interpret "Down to the wire" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.