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fade toward the end

[feɪd təˈwɔːrd ði ɛnd]
verb phrase
desaparecer/desvanecer-se no final
1. to gradually lose strength, intensity, or visibility as something approaches its conclusion
The film's quality began to fade toward the end.
A qualidade do filme começou a desaparecer no final.
2. to become less prominent, interesting, or effective in the final stages
His enthusiasm seemed to fade toward the end of the project.
Seu entusiasmo parecia desvanecer-se em relação ao final do projeto.
Synonyms
peter outdwindle toward the endweaken at the endlose momentumdeteriorate toward the finish
Antonyms
strengthen toward the endbuild toward the endgain momentumintensify at the end

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desaparecer no final / desvanecer-se ao final
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
esbater-se no final / desaparecer para o fim
Portuguese European preference for 'esbater-se'

Related Idioms & Phrases

go out with a whimper
peter out
lose steam
run out of gas
end on a low note
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