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take the chequered flag take the chequered flagTo finish in first place in an auto racing competition. (Spelled in American English as "take the checkered flag.") Primarily heard in UK. Neck and neck right up until the final moments of the race, photo analysis revealed that it was Steinman who took the chequered flag.See also: flag, taketake the chequered flag finish first in a race. In motor racing a chequered flag is used to signify that the winner has passed the finishing post.See also: flag, take |