home stretch
The term "home stretch" is derived from horse racing and is commonly used to describe the final part of a race or any long effort.
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Definition
B2Sports
(general)The final part of a race where the finish line is in sight.
Example
- The runner accelerated as he entered the home stretch.
B2General
(figurative)The concluding phase of an activity, project, or process.
Example
- We're in the home stretch of this project; let's push through and finish it on time.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "home stretch":
home straightsprint finishfinish linedown to the wirelast miletail endfinish uplast hurrahphoto finishend of the line