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mediocre finish

[ˈmidiəkər ˈfɪnɪʃ]
noun phrasepl: mediocre finishes
término medíocre
1. An ending or conclusion that is of average or below-average quality; a lackluster or uninspiring final result
The film had a mediocre finish that left audiences disappointed.
O filme teve um término medíocre que deixou o público decepcionado.
2. In sports or competitions, a performance or placement that is neither impressive nor particularly poor
Despite a strong start, the athlete's mediocre finish cost him the title.
Apesar de um início forte, o término medíocre do atleta custou-lhe o título.
NYC Slang
weak finish, lame ending
Synonyms
poor finishweak finishunremarkable finishaverage endinglackluster conclusion
Antonyms
excellent finishstrong finishspectacular finishimpressive conclusionbrilliant ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
término medíocre
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
final medíocre
Alternative preferred in São Paulo region
Rio de Janeiro
término fraco
Often used colloquially instead of mediocre
Portugal
término medíocre
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

finish strong
end on a high note
peter out
go out with a whimper
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