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Garrison finish
Garrison finishn. A finish in a contest or race in which the winner comes from behind at the last moment.
[After Edward Henry ("Snapper") Garrison (1868-1930), American jockey.]Gar′rison fin′ish
n. the finish of a race, esp. a horse race, in which the winner comes from behind to win at the last moment. [1930–35; probably after Edward (“Snapper”) Garrison, 19th-century U.S. jockey] Garrison finish
Garrison finishThe 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 |