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impressive finish

[ɪmˈprɛsɪv ˈfɪnɪʃ]
noun phrasepl: impressive finishes
conclusão impressionante
1. A final part or ending of something (event, performance, product, etc.) that is striking, notable, or admirable
The athlete had an impressive finish in the final lap of the race.
O atleta teve uma conclusão impressionante na última volta da corrida.
2. A polished or refined surface treatment or coating applied to the final stages of a project or object
The carpenter applied an impressive finish to the wooden furniture.
O carpinteiro aplicou um acabamento impressionante aos móveis de madeira.
NYC Slang
killer finish / sick finish / fire finish
Synonyms
outstanding finishremarkable finishstriking finishexcellent endingsuperb conclusion
Antonyms
poor finishdisappointing finishweak endingunimpressive conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conclusão impressionante / acabamento impressionante
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
conclusão legal / acabamento show
More colloquial; 'show' means impressive/cool
São Paulo
conclusão impressionante / acabamento de primeira
'De primeira' means top-quality
Portugal
acabamento notável / conclusão impressionante
Both forms are equally acceptable in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go out on a high note
leave a lasting impression
end on a bang
acabar em grande estilo
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