come down to the wire
Spanish translation: decidirse en el último momento
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| 4 +8 | esto va a tener que decidirse en el último momento |
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| 4 | ir al grano |
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| 4 | va a decidirse hasta el último momento |
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ir al grano Explanation: sugerencia |
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peer agreement (net): +8esto va a tener que decidirse en el último momento Explanation: Me parece que ése es el significado de la frase. http://www.freedictionary.org/index.php up to the last moment, as in a race or competition; as, the two front runners were neck-and-neck down to the wire. From wire{6} (6.wire: a. A telegraph service. b. A telegram or cablegram.) http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=down to the w... Down To The Wire The point in a game or competition where there is minutes to go with the score tied (ex. hockey) or both players one point away from victory (ex. ping pong) >>With one minute to go, this game is down to the wire. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 19 mins (2006-05-11 13:22:26 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Más información: http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=49086 down to the wire Someone told me this: "My full report is due tomorrow, so it is now down to the wire" I'd like to know what the highlighted part means... Thanks a lot. --------- This expression means "down to the very last second." In other words, time is running out, and quickly! It originated, I believe, as a sports term, where foot races were determined by those who crossed a ribbon and/or string first. Races that were particularly tight were determined by who touched the wire first, if that could be determined. As such, these races "came down to the wire." I'm sure others with a more erudite and colorful history of the phrase will be happy to share, as well. ------------ GenJen's right, with just a slight refinement. "The wire" is used in a four-legged "footrace"-- at least I've only ever heard the word tape used for races involving bipeds. That and ribbon. The wire in question is an actual wire, and it's used in the Sport of Kings, horseracing. A tape or ribbon would be too stretchy to instantaneously trip the shutter on the finishing-line camera when it was crossed. A horse has no problem busting through a single strand of wire. Why a camera? In case there's a photo finish (an outcome so close that the winner can't be determined by the naked eye). Google for "photo finish" and you could probably find some dandy examples. ------------- -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 22 mins (2006-05-11 13:25:11 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- http://www.bartleby.com/61/35/W0183500.html IDIOMS: down to the wire Informal To the very end, as in a race or contest. under the wire 1. Sports At the finish line. 2. Informal Just in the nick of time; at the last moment. http://esl.about.com/library/glossary/bldef_353.htm Definition: close to the end; running out of time Explanation: Often used when speaking about something that is completed at the last possible moment. Examples: We went right down to the wire but we were able to finish the job on time. - He finished his project on time even though it was right down to the wire. Todas las referencias que encuentro dicen básicamente lo mismo. La frase se originó en los deportes, pero ha pasado a ser un modismo del lenguaje coloquial. Espero que te sirva :) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 27 mins (2006-05-11 13:29:51 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- MEJOR: Esto se decidirá/definirá en el último minuto. O también: Esto lo sabremos en el último minuto. |
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