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bold finish

[/boʊld ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
nounpl: bold finishes
acabamento ousado
1. A daring or courageous conclusion to something, such as a performance, race, or presentation
The athlete made a bold finish by sprinting past all competitors in the final meters.
O atleta fez um acabamento ousado ao ultrapassar todos os competidores nos últimos metros.
2. A decisive or confident final action or statement
She ended her speech with a bold finish that left the audience applauding.
Ela terminou seu discurso com um acabamento ousado que deixou o público aplaudindo.
3. In design or aesthetics, a striking or prominent completion or surface treatment
The interior designer chose a bold finish for the accent wall.
A designer de interiores escolheu um acabamento ousado para a parede de destaque.
Synonyms
courageous endingdaring conclusionstriking finishdramatic finale
Antonyms
timid finishcautious endingsubtle conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento ousado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
final arrojado
Alternative expression emphasizing boldness
Portugal
remate audacioso
European Portuguese preference for 'remate' over 'acabamento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

go out with a bang
end on a high note
make a strong impression
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