Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pip-someone-at-the-post
idiom
/pɪp ˈsʌmwʌn æt ðə pəʊst/
Definition
To outdo or defeat someone at the last moment, especially in a competition or race.
Examples
- He was trailing in second place but managed to pip his rival at the post to win the race.
- In a last-minute turnaround, she piped her competitors at the post and secured the job offer.
- The team was losing, but their last-minute goal piped the other team at the post.
Meaning
This phrase refers to a situation where one competitor overtakes another just before the finish line, resulting in a surprising or dramatic victory.
Synonyms
- Outpace
- Overtake
- Beat
- Surpass
