terminar isso
1. to complete or bring to an end something that was started
You should finish it before you leave work today.
Você deveria terminar isso antes de sair do trabalho hoje.
2. to consume or use up the remainder of something
Don't forget to finish it; there's still some left.
Não esqueça de terminar isso; ainda há bastante deixado.
3. to defeat or eliminate an opponent decisively
The boxer landed a powerful punch to finish it in the second round.
O boxeador desferiu um soco poderoso para terminar tudo no segundo round.
This is a straightforward, universally used phrase in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In American contexts, it's commonly used in business, sports, and casual conversation. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'terminar isso' is neutral and formal, while 'acabar com isso' is more colloquial. The phrase carries no special cultural connotation in either language.
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