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fade towards the end

[/feɪd təˈwɔrdz ðə ɛnd/]
verb phrase
desaparecer no final / perder força no final
1. To gradually diminish in intensity, visibility, or quality as something approaches its conclusion
The movie's plot started strong but began to fade towards the end.
O enredo do filme começou forte, mas começou a perder força no final.
2. To lose energy, interest, or effectiveness as time passes or as an event nears completion
Her enthusiasm seemed to fade towards the end of the project.
Seu entusiasmo parecia desaparecer no final do projeto.
Synonyms
peter outtaper offdiminishweakendeclinelose steam
Antonyms
build upstrengthenintensifygrowgather momentum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desaparecer no final / perder força no final
Common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ir caindo no final / minguar no final
Regional variation emphasizing gradual decline
Portugal
esbater-se no final / desaparecer no remate
More formal European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

peter out towards the end
lose steam at the finish line
tail off at the end
run out of gas
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