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Definition

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

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Origins

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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In Context

  • "AFL grand final day is the best day of the year by the length of the Flemington straight."
  • "Given that Gold Coast and Fremantle appear the length of the Flemington straight apart, it is hard to see a deal being done."
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