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finish weak

[ˈfɪnɪʃ wiːk]
verb phrase
terminar fraco
1. to end poorly or without strength; to conclude with diminished performance or effort
The athlete finished weak in the final lap of the race.
O atleta terminou fraco na última volta da corrida.
2. to show lack of determination or conviction at the conclusion of something
He finished weak in the negotiation, accepting unfavorable terms.
Ele terminou fraco na negociação, aceitando termos desfavoráveis.
NYC Slang
peter out, lose steam
Synonyms
fade awaypeter outtrail offend poorlyweaken at the end
Antonyms
finish strongend on a high noteconclude powerfully

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminar fraco
most common usage
São Paulo
acabar fraco
alternative common form
Portugal
terminar de forma fraca
more formal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

finish on a weak note
go out weak
lose steam at the end
end on a low note
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