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gain momentum towards the finish

[ɡeɪn ˈmoʊməntəm təˈwɔrdz ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ]
verb phrase
ganhar impulso em direção ao final
1. To accelerate progress or increase speed as one approaches the end of a race, project, or endeavor
The runner began to gain momentum towards the finish line in the final lap.
O corredor começou a ganhar impulso em direção à linha de chegada na última volta.
2. To increase intensity, effort, or progress as a goal or deadline approaches
The team started to gain momentum towards the finish of the project.
O time começou a ganhar impulso em direção ao final do projeto.
NYC Slang
make a final push to the wire
Synonyms
accelerate towards the endpick up speedbuild momentumsurge forwardmake a final pushgather steam
Antonyms
lose momentumslow downdeceleratefalterpeter out

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ganhar impulso em direção ao final
Standard usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pegar velocidade pro final
More colloquial variant
São Paulo
ganhar ritmo para o final
Common business and sports usage
Portugal
ganhar impulso em direção à meta
European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the home stretch
down the home stretch
make a strong finish
sprint to the finish
go the distance
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