get over the line
Just scrape through
To get over the line is to finally achieve success or complete something, especially after sustained effort or when the outcome was uncertain.
The image is of crossing a finish line in a race.
Common in British English and sports contexts: We struggled all season but managed to get over the line in the playoffs.
Often shortened to get it over the line when referring to deals, projects, or negotiations that need a final push to conclude.
- winAchieve victory
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- hurdleBarrier to leap over
- pushForce something away
determination · satisfaction · difficulty · grit · adversity · resilience · finish · persistence · triumph · breakthrough · completion · final push · last mile · vindication · milestone · tape · relief · tenacity
get over the linefall at the last hurdle
Fail when almost done
snatch defeat from the jaws of victory · come up short · fall short · fail · fall at the final hurdle
get over the linegive up
Stop attempting something
quit · throw in the towel · stop short · abandon · fall by the wayside
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