finish line
The term "finish line" originates from sports but is often used metaphorically to signify the end of any task or process.
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Definition
B1Sports
(common)A line indicating the end of a race or competition.
Example
- The runners sprinted towards the finish line with all their remaining energy.
B2General
(figurative)The point at which a task or process is completed.
Example
- After months of hard work, we are finally approaching the finish line of this project.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "finish line":
end of the lineend linesprint finishphoto finishhome stretchforward linered linefinish upgoal linegreen linehome straightstarting gatetrim linefinish withloop linevictory lapfinish offenemy linetop linecross the linefoul lineback line