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finish strong

[ˈfɪnɪʃ strɔŋ]
verb phrase
terminar com força
1. To end something with great effort, determination, or excellence, especially after a period of struggle or difficulty
Despite being tired, she decided to finish strong in the final lap of the race.
Apesar de estar cansada, ela decidiu terminar com força na última volta da corrida.
2. To conclude a task, project, or period with increased momentum and quality
The team finished strong in the last quarter of the game.
O time terminou com força no último quarto do jogo.
NYC Slang
bring it home
Synonyms
end on a high notego out strongclose strongfinish wellend powerfully
Antonyms
finish weakfade awaypeter outlose steamend poorly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminar com força
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fechar com tudo
More colloquial, informal variant
São Paulo
terminar com força
Standard formal usage
Portugal
terminar com força
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the distance
bring it home
cross the finish line
leave it all on the field
end on a high note
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