Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
under the wire in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following idiom given in the alternatives has the meaning?
Barely in time, at the last moment?Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Under the wire
The correct answer is Option 2: Under the wire.
"Under the wire" is an idiom meaning just barely in time, completing something at the very last moment before a deadline. It originates from horse racing, where a horse finishing just before the wire wins by the narrowest margin.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Over the schedule (Option 1): Not a standard idiom; would suggest running over time, not just making it.
- Under the minute hand (Option 3): Not a recognized English idiom.
- Over the clock (Option 4): Not a standard English idiom.
under the wire – questions
Has under the wire been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – under the wire has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.