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limp finish

[/lɪmp ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
nounpl: limp finishes
acabamento macio/flexível
1. A soft, flexible surface texture or binding on books, textiles, or other materials that lacks stiffness or rigidity
The book had a limp finish that made it easy to fold and carry in a pocket.
O livro tinha um acabamento macio que o tornava fácil de dobrar e carregar no bolso.
2. A weak or lackluster conclusion to an event, performance, or endeavor
The team's limp finish to the season disappointed their fans.
O fraco desempenho do time no final da temporada decepcionou seus torcedores.
NYC Slang
weak finish, sad ending
Synonyms
soft finishflexible bindingweak endinganticlimactic conclusion
Antonyms
stiff finishrigid bindingstrong finishtriumphant ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento flexível/macio
Standard usage in Brazil
Portugal
acabamento maleável/suave
Portuguese preference for softer descriptive terms

Related Idioms & Phrases

go out with a whimper
end on a low note
fizzle out
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