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Have you ever been through the shudders of overwhelming terror you feel in the pit of your stomach when it's down to the wire; when something is terribly irritating you, making you anxious, worried and disturbed?
I am editing a piece of writing. I need to understand the meaning of this sentence. I don't find this phrase correct --> the shudders of overwhelming terror
And I don't understand what this means --> when it's down to the wire
Down to the wire means "To the last minute; to the very end. " Right?
What if I modify this sentence like this -> Have you ever shuddered due to the nagging pit that you feel in your stomach when something is irritating you, making you anxious, worried and disturbed?
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The passage is grammatical but the usage is awkward. "
- The passage is grammatical but the usage is awkward.
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The passage is grammatical but the usage is awkward. It should be something like:
"Have you ever been in a dangerous ("down to the wire") situation, where you've experienced overwhelming terror, and the pit of your stomach is churning uncontrollably?"
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