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make a big finish

[/meɪk ə bɪɡ ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
verb phrase
fazer um grande final; terminar com chave de ouro
1. To end something in an impressive, memorable, or successful way; to conclude with style or impact
The band made a big finish with an explosive guitar solo at the end of the concert.
A banda terminou com chave de ouro com um solo de guitarra explosivo no final do concerto.
2. To conclude an event, performance, or endeavor in a grand or spectacular manner
She wanted to make a big finish to her career by winning the championship.
Ela queria terminar sua carreira em grande estilo ganhando o campeonato.
NYC Slang
go out with a bang
Synonyms
go out with a bangend on a high notefinish stronggo out in style
Antonyms
peter outfizzle outtail offend with a whimper

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer um grande final; terminar com chave de ouro
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
acabar em grande; terminar em apoteose
Common in Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

end on a high note
go out in style
finish strong
go out with a bang
make an entrance and exit
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