Meanings
Possibly an allusion to painting, in which a painter typically finishes a work with short, careful, finishing strokes of the paint brush, or to golf, in which a player concludes each hole by making short strokes with a putter. In swimming competition, as a swimmer nearly reaches a wall to turn or to finish, the competitor might take a shorter stroke to start the turn smoothly, or to finish faster.
How to pronounce "down to the short strokes":
AU
In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
To the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
Example Sentences
1
We have completed all the planning for the event and now we're down to the short strokes.
2
After months of writing, I'm down to the short strokes to finish my novel.
3
The renovation of the house is almost done. We're down to the short strokes.
4
The project is in its final stages. We're down to the short strokes.
5
I have completed most of my homework. Just down to the short strokes now!
