Meaning of the word "photo finish" in English
What does "photo finish" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
photo finish
US /ˈfoʊ.toʊ ˌfɪn.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈfoʊ.toʊ ˌfɪn.ɪʃ/
Noun
1.
a close finish of a race, especially one in which the winner is not immediately obvious and has to be determined from a photograph of the competitors as they cross the finishing line
Example:
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It was a photo finish in the 100-meter dash, with only a millisecond separating the top two runners.
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The horse race ended in a dramatic photo finish, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.
2.
a situation in which the outcome is decided by a very small margin or at the very last moment
Example:
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The election was a photo finish, with the winner declared only after all votes were counted.
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The negotiation went down to a photo finish, with the deal being signed just minutes before the deadline.
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