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coast to the finish

[/koʊst tu ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
verb phrase
chegar ao final com facilidade; terminar sem esforço
1. To approach the end of something with minimal effort, momentum, or exertion, often after an initial burst of activity or energy
After working hard on the project for months, we coasted to the finish during the final week.
Depois de trabalhar duro no projeto durante meses, chegamos ao final com facilidade na última semana.
2. In a race or competition, to finish without further effort, relying on established lead or momentum
The runner coasted to the finish line with a comfortable lead.
O corredor terminou a prova com facilidade com uma vantagem confortável.
NYC Slang
cruise to the finish; blow through to the end
Synonyms
cruise to the finishglide to the finishsail through to the endbreeze through the finish
Antonyms
struggle to the finishfight to the finishpush to the finishgrind to the finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chegar ao final com facilidade; terminar sem esforço
Common and widely understood phrase
São Paulo
chegar fácil na reta final
More colloquial usage in sports context
Portugal
terminar sem dificuldade; chegar ao fim com facilidade
Less commonly used; preferred alternatives include 'terminar sem esforço'

Related Idioms & Phrases

coast along
cruise to victory
sail through
easy street
downhill from here
in the home stretch
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