Perseverance - Process & Completion
Explore English idioms that relate to process and completion, including "the home stretch" and "done and dusted".
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to go (the) whole hog
[phrase]
to do a task in the most complete way
Ex: We only planned to order appetizers, but we went whole hog and ended up getting a seven-course meal.
done and dusted
[phrase]
(of a task, event, situation, etc.) completely finished or taken care of
Ex: We've conducted all the necessary tests and experiments, and the research project is now done-and-dusted.
signed and sealed
[phrase]
having been formally authenticated by using signatures and official seals or stamps
Ex: Well, the agreement is signed and sealed, and there's nothing you can do or say about it.
(from) soup to nuts
[phrase]
from beginning to end, including all the steps or components of a process or event
Ex: This is how you do a film from soup to nuts.
the home stretch
[phrase]
the part of a race, competition, etc. that is considered its last
Ex: We ’ve been on this project for three months , but we ’re the home stretch now .

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