What is "pip to the post"

alt. 1 (context idiomatic sport English) to overcome a strong competitor in a sporting event, especially by gaining a small advantage over him at the last decisive moment. 2 (context idiomatic English) to overcome a prominent competitor, gaining his position, especially by making a smart sudden move. vb. 1 (context idiomatic sport English) to overcome a strong competitor in a sporting event, especially by gaining a small advantage over him at the last decisive moment. 2 (context idiomatic English) to overcome a prominent competitor, gaining his position, especially by making a smart sudden move.