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lose strength at the end

[luːz ˈstreŋθ æt ðə end]
verb phrase
perder força no final
1. To become weaker or less effective toward the conclusion of something
The runner started strong but began to lose strength at the end of the race.
O corredor começou forte, mas começou a perder força no final da corrida.
2. To diminish in power, intensity, or impact as something concludes
The movie's plot started well but lost strength at the end.
O enredo do filme começou bem, mas perdeu força no final.
3. To weaken physically or mentally toward the finish
Athletes often lose strength at the end of a long competition.
Os atletas frequentemente perdem força no final de uma longa competição.
NYC Slang
peter out, fade down the stretch
Synonyms
fadeweakendiminishdeclineflagpeter outwane
Antonyms
gain strengthintensifystrengthenbuild momentumaccelerate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perder força no final
Common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
perder força na reta final
Uses 'reta final' (final stretch) for emphasis
Portugal
perder força no final
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

run out of steam
hit the wall
lose momentum
fizzle out
drop the ball at the end
fall off at the finish line
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