down to the short strokesとは 意味・読み方・使い方

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形容詞

down to the short strokes

1. (idiomatic) In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
   • 1992, "Bembenek Doe near completion," Milwaukee Sentinel, 10 June, p. 12A (retrieved 29 May 2009):

     "I would say we are down to the short strokes, down to the cleanup phase" of the investigation, said E. Campion Kersten, a Fox Point lawyer.

副詞

down to the short strokes

1. (idiomatic) To the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
   • 1960, Arthur Edson, "Lyndon's Knack Gets Test," Milwaukee Sentinal, 14 July., p. 7 (retrieved 29 May 2009):

     "You should never count Lyndon out," Nixon said. "When it comes down to the short strokes, there's no one who can handle them better than Lyndon Johnson.

   • 1995, William Safire, "Essay: Reading Bill's Mind," New York Times, 26 June (retrieved 29 May 2009):

     When the budget negotiations get down to the short strokes in October, should I cave or take the "train wreck"?

   • 2003, "Angry Tories protest outside Harper-MacKay meeting," CTV.ca/Canadian Press, 13 Nov. (retrieved 29 May 2009):

     Anyone who wants to vote on delegates who will then decide whether to ratify the deal must have a membership by the end of this week. "It's getting down to the short strokes," MacKay said.

同意語

• down to the wire