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lengthy match
[ˈleŋθi mætʃ]
noun phrase
pl: lengthy matches
partida longa
1.
A sports competition or game that extends for an extended period of time
The lengthy match between the two teams lasted over four hours.
A partida longa entre os dois times durou mais de quatro horas.
2.
A prolonged or extended contest or confrontation
The lengthy match in the tennis tournament tested the players' endurance.
A partida longa no torneio de tênis testou a resistência dos jogadores.
Synonyms
extended match
long match
protracted match
marathon match
Antonyms
brief match
short match
quick match
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
partida longa
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
jogo comprido
alternative colloquial term used in São Paulo
Portugal
jogo longo
common alternative in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a match for the ages
go the distance
battle it out
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