take the chequered flag

take the checkered flag

To finish in first place in an auto racing competition. Neck and neck right up until the final moments of the race, photo analysis revealed that it was Steinman who took the checkered flag.

See also: checkered, flag, take

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take 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: chequer, flag, take

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