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Definition to go (right) down to the wire in British English

to go (right) down to the wire phrase

phrase
1

to only be decided or become clear at the last possible moment

Example

Talks went down to the wire, with agreement being reached at the very last minute.

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Definition to go (right) down to the wire in British English