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Meaning of gate-to-wire | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

From start to finish. (Usually used to describe a horse that wins a race by leading throughout, or its victory.)

US, not-comparable

Examples

“Authentic led the 2020 Breeders’ Cup Classic at every point of call en route to a gate-to-wire victory.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

gateable gated gatekeepery gatekeepy gatelegged gateless