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prearranged ending

[/ˌpriːəˈreɪndʒd ˈɛndɪŋ/]
nounpl: prearranged endings
final pré-combinado
1. An ending or conclusion that has been planned or agreed upon in advance
The wrestling match had a prearranged ending to ensure the champion would retain his title.
A luta de wrestling tinha um final pré-combinado para garantir que o campeão mantivesse seu título.
2. A predetermined conclusion, often in entertainment or performance contexts, where the outcome is decided beforehand
Critics argued the movie's prearranged ending lacked authenticity and suspense.
Críticos argumentaram que o final pré-combinado do filme careceu de autenticidade e suspense.
NYC Slang
rigged ending
Synonyms
predetermined endingplanned endingscripted endingfixed endingarranged conclusion
Antonyms
spontaneous endingunexpected endingimprovised endinggenuine endingunscripted conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final pré-combinado
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
final combinado de antemão
alternative phrasing
Portugal
desfecho pré-arranjado
European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

a fixed game
a done deal
in the bag
predetermined outcome
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