SINCE 1828
the stretch
nounDefinition of the stretch
: the final straight part of a racecourse before the finish line
the horses are in the (final) stretch
—often used figuratively She's in the final stretch. The baby's due next month.They will wind up the season with a winning record having won some crucial games down the stretch.
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