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lose momentum at the end

[looz muh-MEN-tuhm at thuh end]
verb phrase
perder o ritmo no final
1. to gradually decrease in speed, energy, or progress toward the conclusion of something
The team started strong but lost momentum at the end of the game.
O time começou bem, mas perdeu o ritmo no final do jogo.
2. to fail to maintain enthusiasm or effectiveness as something approaches completion
The writer's novel lost momentum at the end, making the conclusion feel rushed.
O romance do escritor perdeu o ritmo no final, fazendo a conclusão parecer apressada.
NYC Slang
lose steam at the end; fizzle out at the finish
Synonyms
run out of steamlose paceslow down at the finishlose steam toward the endfade at the end
Antonyms
gain momentumaccelerate at the endbuild to a crescendofinish strong

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perder o ritmo no final
most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
perder o gás no final
informal alternative in Brazil
São Paulo
perder a força no final
variant used in São Paulo region
Portugal
perder o ritmo no final
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

run out of gas
peter out
lose the plot
not go the distance
fade in the stretch
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