Homestretch (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The end of an enterprise; "they were on the homestretch when the computer crashed".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Examples

• They were on the homestretch when the weather took a turn for the worse, threatening to ruin the harvest.
• The project team was in the homestretch when they discovered a major design flaw that required significant rework.
• After months of preparation, the company was finally in the homestretch of launching its new product.
• As they neared the finish line, the team dug deep for the final burst of energy to cross into the homestretch.
• With just a week left until graduation, the students were on the homestretch, counting down the days until they received their diplomas.

Hypernyms

• Last

Meaning ²

The straight stretch of a racetrack leading to the finish line.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.