Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-pip-someone-at-the-post
idiom
/tuː pɪp ˈsʌmwʌn æt ðə poʊst/
Definition
To narrowly defeat someone at the end of a competition or difficult situation.
Examples
- In the final moments of the race, she managed to pip him at the post.
- He was behind the whole match, but he pipped the opponent at the post in the last round.
Meaning
This phrase is often used in contexts like sports or competitions where one competitor overtakes another just before the finish line, leading to a surprise or unexpected win.
Synonyms
- Outpace
- Outmaneuver
- Surpass
