der Schlussspurt
Translation
final spurt, final sprint, finishing stretch
Examples
Der Läufer setzte zum Schlussspurt an.
The runner started the final spurt.
Im Schlussspurt des Projekts arbeiten alle extra hart.
In the final spurt of the project, everyone is working extra hard.
Grammar Patterns
to start the final spurt (zum Schlussspurt ansetzen) In the last few meters, she started the final spurt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Endspurt, Endphase; Antonyms: Start, Anfangsphase
Etymology
Composed of 'Schluss' (end, conclusion) and 'Spurt' (spurt, sprint). It literally means 'conclusion sprint'.
Memory Tips
Think of a race where the athletes save their energy for a final 'Schluss' 'Spurt' at the very end.