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drag out the conclusion
[/dræg aʊt ðə kənˈkluːʒən/]
verb phrase
prolongar a conclusão
1.
To delay or extend the process of reaching a final decision or ending unnecessarily
The meeting went on forever because they kept dragging out the conclusion.
A reunião durou uma eternidade porque eles continuaram prolongando a conclusão.
2.
To make a conclusion take longer than necessary; to avoid reaching an end point
Stop dragging out the conclusion and just tell me your final decision.
Pare de prolongar a conclusão e apenas me diga sua decisão final.
NYC Slang
stretch it out
Synonyms
drag out
delay the conclusion
prolong the ending
postpone the conclusion
draw out
Antonyms
rush to a conclusion
reach a quick conclusion
expedite the conclusion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prolongar a conclusão
most common usage
São Paulo
estender a conclusão
alternative phrasing
Portugal
arrastar a conclusão
literal translation also used
Related Idioms & Phrases
beat around the bush
drag one's feet
stall for time
put off the inevitable
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