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speed up at the finish
[/spiːd ʌp æt ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
verb phrase
acelerar na reta final
1.
To increase one's pace or velocity near the end of a race or competition
The runner managed to speed up at the finish and won the race by a narrow margin.
O corredor conseguiu acelerar na reta final e venceu a corrida por uma margem estreita.
2.
To make a final effort or push to complete something with greater intensity
The team sped up at the finish to meet the project deadline.
A equipe acelerou na reta final para cumprir o prazo do projeto.
NYC Slang
kick it into high gear at the finish
Synonyms
kick at the finish
make a final sprint
put on a burst of speed
accelerate towards the end
surge at the finish
Antonyms
slow down at the finish
fade at the end
lose momentum
decelerate
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
acelerar na reta final
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dar um arrancada no final
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
accelerar no final
Standard usage in business and sports contexts
Portugal
acelerar na reta final
Same as Brazilian usage; standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
put on a final burst
give it one last push
finish strong
sprint to the tape
leave it all on the track
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