the length of the Flemington straight

Meaning

Noun

  • A long way, a great distance, a large gap, a lot.

Origin

  • In reference to Flemington Racecourse, the straight of which is 450m long and the focus of much of Australia at the end of the annual Melbourne Cup.

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