What does homestretch mean?

Definitions for homestretch
ˈhoʊmˈstrɛtʃhome·stretch

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. homestretchnoun

    the end of an enterprise

    "they were on the homestretch when the computer crashed"

  2. homestretchnoun

    the straight stretch of a racetrack leading to the finish line

GCIDE

  1. homestretchnoun

    The last or concluding part of any extended activity that has a definite conclusion; the final phase of any activity; as, the election was neck-and-neck in the homestretch.

Wiktionary

  1. homestretchnoun

    the final stretch of a race track

  2. homestretchnoun

    the last part of some activity (e.g. a speech)

ChatGPT

  1. homestretch

    Homestretch is the final stage or phase of any activity, task, or event. It's typically used to refer to the last part or section of a race where the finish line is in sight, indicating that the end is near, and thus, often requiring or encouraging a final push of effort or energy.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of homestretch in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of homestretch in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of homestretch in a Sentence

  1. Sir Dennis Hamilton:

    It isn't a horse race if your horse is waiting in the starting gate while the other horses are in the homestretch!

  2. Michael McElwain:

    I would call this the homestretch, we've had about 1,000 activities planned for commissioning, and there are only about 200 activities left to complete.

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