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improve towards the end

[im-ˈprüv ˈtȯ-wərd thē ˈend]
verb phrase
melhorar no final
1. to become better or show improvement during the final stages or conclusion of something
The movie was slow at first, but it improved towards the end.
O filme foi lento no início, mas melhorou no final.
2. to show progressive enhancement as something approaches its conclusion
His performance improved towards the end of the season.
Seu desempenho melhorou no final da temporada.
Synonyms
get better towards the endpick up steamfinish strongend on a high note
Antonyms
deteriorate towards the enddecline at the endfall off at the endend on a low note

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melhorar no final
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
melhorar pra o final
casual variant with 'pra' contraction
São Paulo
melhorar no final
standard usage
Portugal
melhorar para o final
formal Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

finish strong
come on strong
save the best for last
end on a high note
pick up towards the end
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