Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

home-stretch

noun
/hoʊm strɛtʃ/
Definition
The final part of a race or task, especially when reaching the conclusion.
Examples
  • As we approached the home-stretch of the project, everyone felt a surge of excitement.
  • In the home-stretch of the marathon, she found the strength to push through the fatigue.
Meaning
Refers to the last phase or segment before finishing something, similar to the final lap in a race.
Synonyms
  • final leg
  • last stretch
  • final phase