down to the wire

down to the wire  {adj.},  {slang}
1. Running out of time, nearing a deadline.
Bob is down to the wire on his project.
2. Being financially almost broke, being very low on cash or other funds.
We can't afford going to a restaurant tonight — we're really down to the wire!
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