ラストヘビー

noun

final push; last big effort

Wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English) term for a concentrated final effort or spurt before the end of a task, project, or event. Often used in sports, work, or study contexts.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from last heavy

• 試し験けん前まえのラストヘビーで徹てつ夜やした。

  I pulled an all-nighter in a final push before the exam.

• プロジェクトのラストヘビーを乗のり切きれば、あとは発はっ表ぴょうだけだ。

  If we get through the final heavy push on the project, all that's left is the presentation.