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fade toward the finish

[/feɪd təˈwɔrd ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
verb phrase
desaparecer/enfraquecer no final
1. to gradually lose strength, momentum, or performance as something approaches its conclusion or end
The team's energy began to fade toward the finish of the match.
A energia do time começou a desaparecer no final da partida.
2. to become weaker or less visible/apparent as time runs out or an event ends
The runner's pace started to fade toward the finish line.
O ritmo do corredor começou a enfraquecer perto da linha de chegada.
Synonyms
peter outlose steamweakendeterioratedeclinetire
Antonyms
surgeacceleratestrengthenintensifygain momentum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desaparecer/enfraquecer no final
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
desvanecerse/enfraquecerse no final
European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

fade away
lose steam
tail off
run out of gas
hit the wall
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