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cut the finale

[kʌt ðə fɪˈnɑːli]
verb phrase
cortar/pular o final
1. To skip or omit the ending or conclusion of something, typically a performance, event, or narrative
The director decided to cut the finale to keep the show under two hours.
O diretor decidiu cortar o final para manter o espetáculo com menos de duas horas.
2. To end something abruptly without completing the final act or conclusion
They cut the finale short due to technical difficulties.
Eles encurtaram o final devido a problemas técnicos.
NYC Slang
cut the ending
Synonyms
skip the endingomit the finalecut shorttruncate the ending
Antonyms
complete the finalefinish strongfull ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cortar o final
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pular o final
Colloquial alternative
São Paulo
cortar a cena final
More formal or theatrical usage
Portugal
cortar o desfecho
Formal Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut to the chase
skip to the end
wrap it up
bring it to a close
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