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fall behind toward the end

[/fɔːl bɪˈhɪnd təˈwɔːrd ðə end/]
verb phrase
ficar para trás no final; desacelerar no final
1. To lose momentum, strength, or progress as something approaches its conclusion
The runner fell behind toward the end of the marathon.
O corredor ficou para trás no final da maratona.
2. To fail to keep up with expectations or competitors in the final stages
The team fell behind toward the end of the season.
O time ficou para trás no final da temporada.
NYC Slang
lose it down the stretch; fade out
Synonyms
lose steamfade down the stretchtire toward the endweaken at the finishlag behind
Antonyms
finish strongsurge aheadgain groundaccelerate toward the end

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ficar para trás no final; perder força no final
Common usage in sports and general contexts
São Paulo
cair de desempenho no final
Emphasizes performance decline
Rio de Janeiro
desacelerar no final; perder ritmo
Casual usage
Portugal
ficar para trás na fase final; enfraquecer no final
Formal and informal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall off
lose steam
finish weak
run out of gas
can't close the deal
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