winning-post
Definition
Noun: - The finishing post in a race: "winning-post" refers to a post or marker that indicates the finish line in a race, especially in horse racing or athletics.
Usage Examples
- (The horse finished the race at the designated finishing marker.)
- (The crowd celebrated the athlete nearing the end of the race.)
Advanced Usage
- "to pass the winning-post": to successfully complete a race or competition.
- After a long and grueling marathon, she finally passed the winning-post. (She finished the race at the official finish line.)
Variants and Related Words
- Winning (adj): that wins or is victorious.
- The winning horse was celebrated by its owner. (The horse that won the race.)
- Post (n): a pole or stake used as a marker.
- The race officials placed a red post at the finish line. (A marker indicating the end of the race.)
Synonyms
- Finish line: the line marking the end of a race.
- Goal post: a post used to mark a target or endpoint in some sports.
Related Idioms
- To hit the winning-post: to achieve a decisive victory or goal.
- With his final sales pitch, he hit the winning-post of the competition. (He achieved the final objective that secured his success.)