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finishing kick

[/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ kɪk/]
nounpl: finishing kicks
chute final
1. A powerful or decisive kick made at the end of a play or sequence, typically in sports like soccer/football, rugby, or martial arts, intended to conclude an action or score.
The striker delivered a finishing kick that sent the ball into the top corner of the net.
O atacante desferiu um chute final que mandou a bola para o canto superior da baliza.
2. In racing or running events, a sudden acceleration or burst of speed near the end of a race or competition.
The runner used a finishing kick in the final 200 meters to overtake his competitor.
O corredor utilizou um chute final nos últimos 200 metros para ultrapassar seu concorrente.
Synonyms
final kickclosing kickdecisive kickwinning kick
Antonyms
opening moveinitial kick

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chute final
most commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
chute decisivo
alternative emphasis on the decisive nature
Portugal
remate final
Portuguese preference for 'remate' instead of 'chute'

Related Idioms & Phrases

go for the kill
seal the deal
put it away
go out with a bang
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