English Explanatory Dictionary

pip to the post

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To overcome a strong competitor in a sporting event, especially by gaining a small advantage at the last decisive moment.
  2. To overcome a prominent competitor, gaining their position, especially by making a smart, sudden move.

Pronunciation

En-au-pip to the post.ogg

Word forms

pip to the post pips to the post pipping to the post pipped to the post pip at the post

Related words

be left at the post
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