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rush the finale

[/rʌʃ ðə fɪˈnɑːl/]
verb phrase
apressar o final
1. to hurry or accelerate the ending of an event, performance, or activity
The director decided to rush the finale because of time constraints.
O diretor decidiu apressar o final porque havia restrições de tempo.
2. to complete the final stages of something quickly without proper attention to detail
Don't rush the finale of your essay; take time to write a strong conclusion.
Não apresse o final do seu ensaio; tire um tempo para escrever uma conclusão forte.
NYC Slang
rush the ending / speed through the finale
Synonyms
hasten the endingaccelerate the conclusionspeed up the finalewrap up quickly
Antonyms
slow down the finaleextend the endingprolong the conclusiontake time with the finale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apressar o final
most common usage
São Paulo
apressar o final
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
apressar o desfecho
alternative with 'desfecho' (outcome)
Portugal
apressar o final
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat the clock
against the clock
cut to the chase
wrap it up
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