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finish brilliantly

[ˈfɪnɪʃ ˈbrɪljəntli]
verb phrase
terminar brilhantemente
1. To complete something in an exceptionally impressive, skillful, or successful manner
The athlete finished brilliantly, crossing the finish line with a spectacular sprint.
O atleta terminou brilhantemente, cruzando a linha de chegada com um sprint espetacular.
2. To end a performance, presentation, or event with outstanding excellence
She finished brilliantly with a powerful final song that left the audience in awe.
Ela terminou brilhantemente com uma última canção poderosa que deixou o público maravilhado.
NYC Slang
kill it at the end
Synonyms
end excellentlyconclude spectacularlyfinish impressivelycomplete magnificentlyterminate superbly
Antonyms
finish poorlyend badlyconclude weaklyfinish miserably

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminar brilhantemente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
finalizar com brilho
Alternative formal expression
Rio de Janeiro
terminar de forma brilhante
Slightly more colloquial phrasing
Portugal
terminar brilhantemente
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

go out in a blaze of glory
end on a high note
bow out gracefully
save the best for last
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