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homestretch


home·stretch

noun \ˈhōm-ˈstrech\

Definition of HOMESTRETCH

1
: the part of a racecourse between the last turn and the winning post
2
: a final stage

Examples of HOMESTRETCH

  1. The horses are in the homestretch.

First Known Use of HOMESTRETCH

1841

Rhymes with HOMESTRETCH

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