the home stretch

the home stretch

The final portion of an activity, project, competition, etc. Likened to the straightaway at the end of a race. The bulk of the work is behind us now—we're on the home stretch!See also: home, stretch

the home stretch

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the home straight

The home stretch or the home straight of a long or difficult activity is the last part or stage of it. My wife's pregnancy has reached the home stretch. We are now on the home straight: next year will see the launch of the first satellites. Note: The home stretch or home straight is the final part of a horse race. See also: home, stretch