Meanings
From horse racing: approaching the wire that marks the winning line.
How to pronounce "down to the wire":
AU
At the very end of a process or project, especially one with a fast-approaching deadline.
Example Sentences
1
We finished the project down to the wire, submitting it just before the deadline.
2
The competition was intense, and it came down to the wire with a photo finish.
3
They were neck and neck in the race, and it was down to the wire to determine the winner.
4
The game was tied until the last minute when the winning goal was scored down to the wire.
5
I had to study late into the night to finish my assignment down to the wire.
