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keep the finale intact

[/kiːp ðə fɪˈnɑːli ɪnˈtækt/]
verb phrase
manter o final intacto
1. to preserve the ending of a story, performance, or event without alterations or spoilers
The director asked critics to keep the finale intact and not reveal the twist ending.
O diretor pediu aos críticos que mantivessem o final intacto e não revelassem o final inesperado.
2. to avoid spoiling or revealing the conclusion of a narrative
Please keep the finale intact for those who haven't watched the movie yet.
Por favor, mantenha o final intacto para quem ainda não assistiu ao filme.
Synonyms
preserve the endingkeep the ending secretavoid spoilersmaintain the conclusionkeep the denouement intact
Antonyms
spoil the endingreveal the finalegive away the conclusiondisclose the ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter o final intacto
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
manter o desfecho intacto
alternative using 'desfecho' which is common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

no spoilers
lips are sealed
keep it under wraps
don't give it away
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