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Under the wire

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Time-SensitivePlay
Used when tasks are completed just before a deadline, emphasizing urgency and relief. SlideI made it under the wire for the contest entry.
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Last Minute ReliefPlay
Conveys a sense of narrowly avoiding negative consequences by acting just in time. SlideWe got our funding under the wire, avoiding shutdown.
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Often implies a high-pressure situation that requires rapid action to succeed. SlideThe team finished the project under the wire after working overnight.