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Schlussspurt

final sprint / closing burst of speed

noun SHLOOS-shpoort Rare
Arts & Culture Sports

Also means

last-minute push

Usage Note

Schlussspurt denotes the acceleration at the end of a race or competition, from Schluss (end) + Spurt (burst of speed). It is also used figuratively in project contexts: im Schlussspurt der Kampagne (in the final push of the campaign). Stress on the first syllable.

Examples

"Mit einem fulminanten Schlussspurt überholte sie alle Konkurrentinnen."

Natural Translation

With a brilliant final sprint she overtook all her rivals.

Literal Translation

With a brilliant final-sprint overtook she all competitors.

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