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end dramatically

[/end drəˈmætɪkli/]
verb phrase
terminar dramaticamente
1. to conclude or finish in a sudden, striking, or theatrical manner; to end with intense emotion or surprising impact
The movie ended dramatically with an unexpected plot twist.
O filme terminou dramaticamente com uma reviravolta inesperada.
2. to abruptly cease or conclude something in a way that leaves a strong impression
Their relationship ended dramatically after years of conflict.
O relacionamento deles terminou dramaticamente após anos de conflito.
NYC Slang
go out with a bang; crash and burn
Synonyms
end abruptlyconclude spectacularlyfinish with a bangend suddenlyterminate theatrically
Antonyms
end graduallyfade awaypeter outwind down quietlyend subtly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminar dramaticamente
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acabar na graça
colloquial alternative, more informal
São Paulo
terminar de forma dramática
slightly more formal variation
Portugal
terminar dramaticamente
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go out in a blaze of glory
go out with a bang
crash and burn
blow up in someone's face
fall apart at the seams
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