Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
homestretch [hohm-strech] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- the straight part of a racetrack from the last turn to the finish line.Compare backstretch.
- the final phase of any endeavor: The political campaign is in the homestretch.
Origin of homestretch An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; home + stretch Examples from the Web for homestretch Contemporary Examples of homestretch
The homestretch of the track had been blocked off with cattle fencing—the kind they use at rodeos that makes for easy climbing.
Chicago’s Running of the Bulls
Hampton Stevens
July 26, 2014
Mitt is focused like a laser on the economy down the homestretch, while the Texas governor is all over the map.
Why Mitt Romney Is Winning, and Rick Perry Is Losing
Andrew Romano
January 3, 2012
Historical Examples of homestretch
Coming down the homestretch, Nat Poole thought he had it all to himself.
Edward Stratemeyer
About the only time you showed any kind of form was on the homestretch.
Alexandra G. Lockwine
The track was slow, and deep in dust except on the homestretch.
History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921
John Lawrence O’Connor
They must be racing their horses as if they were entering the homestretch, as if they were sure of the goal.
Max Brand
Now, at last, the drive was on the homestretch with a few days to sparea narrow margin, but still a margin.
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