I ended the war a horse ahead.

Summary

This quote suggests that the person achieved victory or success in a situation, but only by a narrow margin. It implies that they came out on top, just barely, exceeding their opponent by a small distance. The use of the metaphor "a horse ahead" emphasizes the slim advantage or lead they had over their competition. This quote implies a sense of relief, as although they achieved their objective, they acknowledge that it was by a small and sometimes precarious margin.

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