home stretch

See also: homestretch

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home stretch (plural home stretches)

  1. The final part of a racecourse from the last curve to the finish line.
    Synonyms: home straight, final stretch
  2. (figurative, by extension) The final part of a distance or the final effort needed to finish.
    Synonyms: home straight, final stretch
    I think we're finally on the home stretch with this project.

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