late comeback
[/leɪt ˈkʌmbæk/]
nounpl: late comebacks
volta por cima tardia
1. A return to success, prominence, or a winning position that occurs after a significant delay or when time is running out
The team's late comeback in the fourth quarter surprised everyone.
A volta por cima tardia do time no quarto quarto surpreendeu todos.
2. A return to activity or relevance by a person, artist, or public figure after a long period of absence or decline
The actor's late comeback to cinema after 10 years was well-received by critics.
O retorno tardio do ator ao cinema após 10 anos foi bem recebido pelos críticos.
3. In sports, specifically a dramatic reversal of a losing score near the end of a game or match
That was an incredible late comeback; they were down 20 points with 5 minutes left.
Foi uma volta por cima incrívelmente tardia; estavam perdendo por 20 pontos com 5 minutos restantes.
In both Brazilian and American sports culture, late comebacks are celebrated as moments of extraordinary determination and skill. This phrase is particularly prevalent in commentary about basketball, baseball, and football, where scoring opportunities exist until the final moments. In Brazil, 'volta por cima' carries cultural significance beyond sports, often representing overcoming adversity in general contexts.
NYC Slang
clutch comeback or last-minute W
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