Garrison finish

Garrison finish

The end of a competition in which one participant comes from behind at the last minute to win. The phrase refers to US jockey Edward "Snapper" Garrison, who was known for securing such last-minute victories. That race sure had a Garrison finish—one of the runners came all the way from fifth place to win!
See also: finish
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a one-horse race
  • one-horse race
  • a woman's work is never done
  • to the death
  • blow (someone or something) to kingdom come
  • blow someone/something to kingdom come
  • blow to kingdom come
  • an ugly duckling
  • be in the black
  • blast (someone or something) to kingdom come