mission accomplished

[ˈmɪʃən əˈkɑmplɪʃt]
interjection/noun phrase
missão cumprida
1. A declaration that a goal or objective has been successfully completed
After weeks of planning, the team shouted 'mission accomplished!' when they finished the project.
Após semanas de planejamento, a equipe gritou 'missão cumprida!' quando terminaram o projeto.
2. An expression of satisfaction indicating that a task has been completed successfully
Mission accomplished - I finally fixed the car.
Missão cumprida - finalmente consertei o carro.
Popularized in American military and political discourse, notably by President George W. Bush in 2003. In Brazil, the phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in business, sports, and social media. It conveys a sense of triumph and completion, often used ironically or humorously when describing everyday tasks.
NYC Slang
we good, mission accomplished, all set
Synonyms / Sinônimos
job donegoal achievedobjective completedtask finishedsuccess
Antonyms / Antônimos
mission failedobjective unmetincompleteunsuccessful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
missão cumprida
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bora lá, missão cumprida
Often used more casually with additional colloquial expressions
São Paulo
missão cumprida
Direct translation, formal and informal contexts
Portugal
missão cumprida
Same translation used, though less commonly said in everyday speech

Related Words

missionaccomplishedobjectivegoalcompletedsuccessachievement

Related Idioms & Phrases

mission accomplished and then some
call it a mission accomplished
declare mission accomplished
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