over the finish line

1. Literally, across the line that serves to mark the end of a race. Despite his injury during the final lap, the runner still managed to limp over the finish line.

2. By extension, to a state of completion or fulfillment, as at the end of some process, development, endeavor, etc. We've been working 80-hour weeks to get this project over the finish line before December.

See also: finish, line, over

See also:

across the finish line
finishing line
across the finishing line
over the finishing line
finish line
hand over the baton
pass on the baton
pass the baton
baton
hand on the baton

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