Australianeutralliteral
- The physical distance of the straight section at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia.
AustraliaAustralian Englishinformalcolloquial
- A metaphorical reference to something very long in distance or duration; a prolonged or drawn-out stretch of time or activity.
Australiainformalidiomatic
- A challenging final stage that requires sustained effort, comparable to the lengthy final straight in a race.