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obstruct final touches

[əbˈstrʌkt ˈfaɪnəl ˈtʌtʃɪz]
verb phrase
obstruir os últimos retoques
1. to hinder or block the completion of final details or finishing stages of a project or task
The unexpected delays obstruct final touches on the renovation project.
Os atrasos inesperados obstruem os últimos retoques do projeto de renovação.
2. to prevent someone from completing the finishing work or polishing of something
Lack of funding obstruct final touches to the manuscript.
A falta de financiamento obstrui os últimos retoques do manuscrito.
Synonyms
hinder final touchesblock final detailsprevent completionimpede finishing touchesdelay final adjustments
Antonyms
facilitate final touchesenable completionassist finishing workallow final adjustments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstruir os últimos retoques
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
bloquear os últimos ajustes
common alternative phrasing in business contexts
Portugal
obstruir os toques finais
Portuguese variant with slightly different word order

Related Idioms & Phrases

block the finishing line
get in the way of completion
throw a wrench in the works
put a damper on final preparations
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