HyperDic: homestretch

English > 2 senses of the word homestretch:
NOUNeventhomestretchthe end of an enterprise
artifacthomestretchthe straight stretch of a racetrack leading to the finish line
homestretch > pronunciation
Soundshhow'mstreh.ch
Rhymesetch ... stretch: 7 rhymes with ehch...
English > homestretch: 2 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningThe end of an enterprise.
Example"they were on the homestretch when the computer crashed"
Broaderend, lastThe concluding parts of an event or occurrence
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression
English > homestretch: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningThe straight stretch of a racetrack leading to the finish line.
BroaderstretchA straightaway section of a racetrack

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