homestretches
Last legs remaining
Homestretches is the plural of homestretch, the final straight section of a racetrack before the finish line.
By extension, it refers to any final phase of an effort or project: We're in the homestretches of the campaign.
The singular form is more common, but the plural appears when discussing multiple races or endeavors nearing completion.
Concluding portion of journey
- endgameConcluding phase of competition
- windupFinal part or preparation
- wrap-upConcluding summary or review
- finaleConcluding part of performance
culmination · finishing touches · countdown · denouement · final push · last mile · final lap · climax
last leg
Concluding portion of journey
- endgameConcluding phase of competition
- windupFinal part or preparation
- wrap-upConcluding summary or review
finale · culmination · finishing touches · countdown · denouement · final push · last mile · final lap · climax · resolution
backstretch
Track's far straightaway
- furlongEquestrian distance measure
- finish lineRace completion marker
- straightawayWithout pause or hesitation
lap · track · sprint · dash · race · gallop · pace · stride · closing · wire
homestretchesstarting lines
First sentences of something
starting blocks · starting gates · backstretch · beginnings · starts
homestretchesbeginnings
Initial stages of something
outsets · starting points · kickoffs · commencements · inceptions