My current work involves providing support to those claiming Universal Credit.
One of them this week was a lass in low paid work expecting a baby in March. Discussion inevitably covered when she might stop work and move to Maternity Pay - obviously that affects her UC. She explained she intended to carry as late as possible - beyond end of February. My response of 'going to the wire then?' needed to be explained.
Probably generational and my first thought was war - either in the trenches or PoW camps. Apparently though it's to do with racing:
www.gingersoftware.com/content/phrases/down-to-the-wire/#.XY8lGEZKiUk
Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Sat 28 Sep 19 at 10:18
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