Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

win-the-race

idiom

/wɪn ðə reɪs/

Definition

To be the first to finish a competitive event, especially a race.

Examples

After months of hard work, she was able to win the race in her career by landing the job of her dreams.
He trained tirelessly for the marathon, determined to win the race against his rivals.

Meaning

Winning the race implies achieving success or victory in a competition, often used metaphorically to describe surpassing others in any area of life or work.