homestretch

• Substantiv, das den letzten Abschnitt oder die Endphase einer Tätigkeit, Reise oder eines Prozesses bezeichnet, sowie die gerade Strecke einer Rennstrecke vor der Ziellinie.

A noun referring to the final part or last stage of an activity, journey, or process, or the straight section of a racetrack leading to the finish line.

1. Straight stretch of a racetrackB1formalamericansport

   The final straight section of a race track leading to the finish line, often where the outcome is decided.

   Zielgerade

   • The horses turned into the homestretch and the crowd roared.
   • He made his move on the homestretch and won the race.
   • The jockey urged his horse forward as they entered the homestretch.
   • The runner fell behind but caught up just before the homestretch.

   Synonymerun-in

2. Final phase of an endeavorB2informalamerican

   The last part of a project, journey, or effort, especially when completion is near.

   Endspurt

   • We're in the homestretch of the renovation; only the painting remains.
   • The team is in the homestretch of the project and working extra hours.
   • As the semester enters the homestretch, students are focused on finals.
   • The campaign is on the homestretch, with just two weeks to go before the election.

   Synonymeendgamefinal stagetail end