take the chequered flag

take the chequered flag

To finish in first place in an auto racing competition. Primarily heard in UK. Neck and neck right up until the final moments of the race, photo analysis revealed that it was Steinman who took the chequered flag.
See also: flag, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

take the chequered flag

finish first in a race.
In motor racing a chequered flag is used to signify that the winner has passed the finishing post.
See also: flag, take
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See also:
  • take the checkered flag
  • neck and neck
  • Gregory
  • Gregory Peck
  • by a hair
  • by a nose
  • by an eyelash
  • by a short head
  • win, lose, etc. by a short head
  • by a whisker