We 'took them to the wire' in last year's championship. [=we forced them to compete very hard against us until the end of the game]
The election 'went/came (right) down to the wire'. [=the election was not decided until the very end]
We 'got our wires crossed' for a minute there—I thought you were asking me something else.
(..) Turn around, put your arms out like this. While you're at it, why don't you lift your shirt up? Give us a spin. Christ, I'm not wearing a wire. Okay? My wallet and keys? Yeah, you'll get them back. Just relax. Stay here. (..)2013 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Felina Season: 5 Episode 16