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kick at the finish

[/kɪk æt ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
noun/verb phrase
arrancada final; aceleração no final
1. A final burst of speed or effort made at the end of a race or competition, typically in running or swimming
The runner had enough energy left for a strong kick at the finish.
O corredor tinha energia suficiente para uma arrancada forte no final.
2. A decisive effort or push made in the final stages of any endeavor
The team made a powerful kick at the finish to win the game.
O time fez um esforço decisivo no final para vencer o jogo.
Synonyms
final sprintfinishing kicklast-minute effortfinal pushclosing burst
Antonyms
slow startearly exit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arrancada final
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese sports context
Rio de Janeiro
arrancada de final
Slight variation in phrasing
São Paulo
aceleração final
Alternative term emphasizing acceleration
Portugal
arrancada final
Same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

finish strong
go the distance
sprint to the finish
come down the home stretch
last-ditch effort
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