home stretch
home stretch — noun
1. the last stage of a long process, project, or period of time — for example, the
the last stage of a long process, project, or period of time — for example, the final weeks of a major renovation or the last few exams of a school term.
Beatriz's team is on the home stretch of the eight-month renovation project.
be on the home stretch of [something]
With only two exams left, Adina knew she was in the home stretch of the semester.
in the home stretch of [a period]
After three years of renovation, the old theatre is entering the home stretch before reopening.
The home stretch of the election campaign kept Darius and his volunteers busy every evening.
Olivia described the last chapter as the home stretch of writing her first novel.
- final stage
more neutral; lacks the sense of effort implied by home stretch
- last leg
more informal; often used for journeys or step-by-step processes
- end phase
more formal or technical; common in business or military contexts
- beginning
the very start of a process rather than its final part
- starting line
metaphorical opposite, from the racing origin of the phrase
文法句型
in/on/into the home stretch
be on the home stretch
用法筆記
Often used with prepositions such as 'on', 'in', 'into', or 'through'. Can also be written as one word: 'homestretch'.
2. the straight section of a racetrack that leads to the finish line, or the final
the straight section of a racetrack that leads to the finish line, or the final part of any race or competitive event.
The crowd stood up as the horses turned into the home stretch of the Kentucky Derby.
turn into the home stretch of [race]
Aarav pushed harder when he saw the home stretch of the 10-kilometre race ahead.
Anjali's lead grew in the home stretch, and she crossed the finish line three seconds ahead.
A headwind on the home stretch made the final 200 metres the toughest part of the race.
Nora cheered when her sister entered the home stretch of the marathon.
- home straight
British English equivalent; interchangeable in UK racing contexts
- finishing straight
more formal term used in track and field
- final straight
generic term for the last straight section of any racecourse
- starting line
the beginning of the race, opposite end of the track
文法句型
into the home stretch
down the home stretch
come into the home stretch
用法筆記
In British English, the equivalent term is 'home straight' or 'finishing straight'. The US term 'home stretch' is also widely understood in British sports coverage.