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move swiftly toward the finish

[muːv ˈswɪftli təˈwɔːrd ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ]
verb phrase
aproximar-se rapidamente do final
1. to advance quickly toward the end or conclusion of something, such as a race, competition, or task
The runner moved swiftly toward the finish line in the final seconds of the race.
O corredor aproximou-se rapidamente do final na reta final da corrida.
2. to make rapid progress toward completion or achievement of a goal
The project is moving swiftly toward the finish after months of planning.
O projeto está avançando rapidamente para o final após meses de planejamento.
NYC Slang
make a final push; bring it home; finish strong
Synonyms
sprint to the finishrace toward completionaccelerate toward the endpush toward the finish linemake a final push
Antonyms
slow downlag behindfall backlose momentumdawdle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
correr para a reta final; aproximar-se rapidamente do fim
commonly used in sports contexts
São Paulo
ir rápido para o final
informal usage
Rio de Janeiro
sair disparado pro final; botar pra sair
colloquial expression
Portugal
aproximar-se rapidamente do fim; descer correndo para a meta
more formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

down the home stretch
in the final lap
the home run
finishing kick
final sprint
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