Under the wire

adverb

Done or achieved at the last possible moment.

They submitted the proposal just under the wire, only moments before the deadline.
Visual representation of "under the wire" - Done or achieved at the last possible moment

Often appears as...

  • just under the wire
  • come in under the wire

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

Barely successful in a competition or struggle.

She managed to pass her exams under the wire.
Visual representation of "under the wire" - Barely successful in a competition or struggle

Often appears as...

  • pass under the wire
  • win under the wire

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

Done or achieved at the last possible moment.

They submitted the proposal just under the wire, only moments before the deadline.
Visual representation of "under the wire" - Done or achieved at the last possible moment

Often appears as...

  • just under the wire
  • come in under the wire

Usage tips

Idiomatic

adverb

Barely successful in a competition or struggle.

She managed to pass her exams under the wire.
Visual representation of "under the wire" - Barely successful in a competition or struggle

Often appears as...

  • pass under the wire
  • win under the wire

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "under the wire"
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Time-Sensitive

Used when tasks are completed just before a deadline, emphasizing urgency and relief.

Illustration for Time-Sensitive
I made it under the wire for the contest entry.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Last Minute Relief

Conveys a sense of narrowly avoiding negative consequences by acting just in time.

Illustration for Last Minute Relief
We got our funding under the wire, avoiding shutdown.
LampPro Tip 3/3

High Pressure

Often implies a high-pressure situation that requires rapid action to succeed.

Illustration for High Pressure
The team finished the project under the wire after working overnight.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Time-Sensitive

Used when tasks are completed just before a deadline, emphasizing urgency and relief.

Illustration for Time-Sensitive
I made it under the wire for the contest entry.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Last Minute Relief

Conveys a sense of narrowly avoiding negative consequences by acting just in time.

Illustration for Last Minute Relief
We got our funding under the wire, avoiding shutdown.
LampPro Tip 3/3

High Pressure

Often implies a high-pressure situation that requires rapid action to succeed.

Illustration for High Pressure
The team finished the project under the wire after working overnight.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Time-Sensitive

Used when tasks are completed just before a deadline, emphasizing urgency and relief.

Illustration for Time-Sensitive
I made it under the wire for the contest entry.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Last Minute Relief

Conveys a sense of narrowly avoiding negative consequences by acting just in time.

Illustration for Last Minute Relief
We got our funding under the wire, avoiding shutdown.
LampPro Tip 3/3

High Pressure

Often implies a high-pressure situation that requires rapid action to succeed.

Illustration for High Pressure
The team finished the project under the wire after working overnight.
Visual representation of the word "Under the wire"

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