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gain momentum toward the end

[/ɡeɪn moʊˈmɛntəm təˈwɔrd ði ɛnd/]
verb phrase
ganhar força/impulso no final
1. to increase in speed, power, or intensity as something approaches its conclusion or final stage
The movie gains momentum toward the end with several plot twists.
O filme ganha impulso no final com várias reviravoltas na trama.
2. to accelerate or intensify near the completion of an event, process, or period
The campaign gained momentum toward the end of the election cycle.
A campanha ganhou força no final do ciclo eleitoral.
NYC Slang
pick up steam at the end / come on strong at the finish
Synonyms
build up toward the endaccelerate near the finishintensify as it concludespick up speed at the end
Antonyms
lose momentum toward the endslow down near the finishpeter outfizzle out

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ganhar impulso no final / ganhar força no final
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
ganhar velocidade no final
emphasizes acceleration aspect
São Paulo
pegar velocidade no final
colloquial variant using 'pegar'
Portugal
ganhar momentum no final / intensificar-se no final
Portuguese variant with slightly more formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

save the best for last
finish strong
go out with a bang
build to a crescendo
pick up pace
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