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go out weak

[goʊ aʊt wiːk]
verb phrase
sair fraco; terminar sem força; desistir no final
1. To end or finish something in a disappointing, feeble, or unconvincing manner
The team went out weak in the playoffs after dominating the regular season.
O time saiu fraco nos playoffs depois de dominar a temporada regular.
2. To display lack of confidence or determination at a crucial moment
He went out weak when it mattered most in the competition.
Ele saiu fraco quando mais importava na competição.
3. To lose momentum or energy toward the end of an effort
The runner went out weak in the final stretch of the marathon.
O corredor saiu fraco na reta final da maratona.
NYC Slang
punk out; choke
Synonyms
finish weakfizzle outpeter outlose steamend on a low note
Antonyms
go out strongfinish strongend on a high notemaintain momentum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sair fraco; terminar enfraquecido
Common in sports and performance contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cair na fraqueza; sair mole
Informal usage with 'mole' (soft/weak)
São Paulo
sair fraco; perder a força
Standard usage in business and sports
Portugal
terminar fraco; sair sem energia
Less commonly used; prefer 'acabar fraco'

Related Idioms & Phrases

go out swinging
go out with a bang
go out on a high note
finish strong
lose your nerve
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