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botched finish

[ˈbɒtʃt ˈfɪnɪʃ]
nounpl: botched finishes
acabamento malfeito
1. A poorly executed or bungled completion of a task, project, or surface treatment, characterized by mistakes, poor quality, or lack of care
The painter left a botched finish on the wall, with visible drips and uneven coverage.
O pintor deixou um acabamento malfeito na parede, com gotículas visíveis e cobertura desigual.
2. In sports or performance, a clumsy or unsuccessful conclusion to an event or competition
Despite his strong performance throughout the match, he delivered a botched finish in the final moments.
Apesar de seu desempenho forte durante a partida, ele teve um acabamento malfeito nos momentos finais.
NYC Slang
janky finish
Synonyms
poor finishbungled completionsloppy finishbad endingfaulty completion
Antonyms
flawless finishperfect completionpolished finishclean finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento malfeito
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
acabamento ruim
Colloquial variant meaning 'bad finish'
Rio de Janeiro
acabamento capenga
Informal, colloquial usage
Portugal
acabamento mal-feito
More formal Portuguese usage with hyphenation

Related Idioms & Phrases

finish strong
leave on a sour note
fall flat at the finish line
bungle the landing
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