homestretch

[hohm-strech]

noun

1. the straight part of a racetrack from the last turn to the finish line.

2. the final phase of any endeavor.

   The political campaign is in the homestretch.

Word History and Origins

Origin of homestretch¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; home + stretch

Example Sentences

Entering the homestretch, Journalism poked his head in front as Rodriguez started to slow.

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Journalism is not a speed horse but more of a stalking horse that doesn’t go to the lead, leaving a lot of run left when he hits the homestretch.

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Democrats spent the election homestretch targeting Puerto Rican and Latino voters in the swing state.

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With the campaign heading into the homestretch, Gluesenkamp Perez recently embarked on a RV tour of the 3rd Congressional District, down twisting two-lane roads, past farmland and forests daubed with red, yellow and orange.

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And they said Harris was not terribly displeased to see Newsom forced to fight an attempted recall, though she did come to California for a homestretch rally on his behalf.

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