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lackluster finish

[/ˈlæk.lʌs.tər ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/]
noun phrasepl: lackluster finishes
final sem brilho; desfecho desanimador
1. An ending or conclusion that is dull, uninspiring, or fails to meet expectations
The movie had a lackluster finish that left audiences disappointed.
O filme teve um final sem brilho que deixou o público decepcionado.
2. A weak or underwhelming conclusion to an event, performance, or competitive activity
Despite a strong first half, the team's lackluster finish cost them the championship.
Apesar de um primeiro tempo forte, o desfecho desanimador do time custou-lhes o campeonato.
NYC Slang
weak finish; lame ending
Synonyms
dull endingweak conclusionanticlimactic finishdisappointing enduninspiring finale
Antonyms
brilliant finishstrong finishtriumphant conclusionimpressive finale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final sem brilho; desfecho fraco
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
final desanimador; fim sem graça
Urban colloquial usage
Rio de Janeiro
final chato; desfecho morno
Casual, conversational usage
Portugal
final decepcionante; conclusão sem entusiasmo
More formal European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go out with a whimper
fizzle out
peter out
end on a sour note
fall flat
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