finishing help

[ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ hɛlp]
noun phrasepl: finishing help / finishing helps
ajuda para terminar / assistência final
1. assistance provided to complete a task, project, or activity that is nearly done
The project was almost complete, but we needed some finishing help to meet the deadline.
O projeto estava quase pronto, mas precisávamos de ajuda para terminar e cumprir o prazo.
2. support given in the final stages of a process or work
The decorator provided finishing help with the last touches on the renovation.
O decorador forneceu assistência final com os últimos retoques na reforma.
3. in sports context, assistance to complete a play or score near the end
The team needed finishing help in the final minutes of the game.
O time precisava de ajuda para finalizar nos últimos minutos do jogo.
This phrase is commonly used in American English in business, sports, and construction contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's more natural to use specific verbs like 'ajudar a terminar' or 'dar uma mão no final' rather than the direct translation. The concept reflects the collaborative work culture common in both American and Brazilian workplaces.
NYC Slang
finishing touch-up / last-minute assist
Synonyms / Sinônimos
final assistancecompletion supportfinishing touch supportlast-minute help
Antonyms / Antônimos
initial helpstarting assistancebeginning support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda para terminar / assistência final
most common and neutral usage
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda pra finalizar
more colloquial, informal usage
São Paulo
suporte para conclusão
more formal, business-oriented usage
Portugal
ajuda para terminar / apoio na conclusão
less commonly used phrase; Portuguese prefers different constructions

Related Words

finishing touchesfinal stagecompletionassistancesupporthelp

Related Idioms & Phrases

need a hand with the finishing touches
give someone a hand at the finish line
help across the finish line
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