Just Under The Wire

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Origin of Phrases - J

Just Under The Wire

The expression for barely making it on time comes from the racetracks. Since only the top three (in those days, sometimes four) horses earned a payout, the third (or fourth) finisher was said to make it just under the wire - or finish line - before the next competitor.