to get over the li

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi,
In this extract, “get over the line” stands for ‘display that little (decisive)extra’?
Thank you.

What is the runner-up lacking?
"City have lacked the mental strength to get over the line and, recently, their away performances have been poor.

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“get over the line” means to manage to complete a task (a reference to crossing the finishing line in a race). In this case “get over the line” presumably means “manage to win matches”.