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subpar finish
[ˈsʌbpɑːr ˈfɪnɪʃ]
noun
pl: subpar finishes
conclusão abaixo do esperado
1.
A conclusion or ending that fails to meet expected standards or requirements; a disappointing completion
The movie received criticism for its subpar finish after an excellent first act.
O filme recebeu críticas por sua conclusão abaixo do esperado após um excelente primeiro ato.
2.
In sports, a weak or inadequate conclusion to a competition or performance
Despite playing well, the team's subpar finish in the final quarter cost them the game.
Apesar de jogarem bem, o desempenho fraco do time no quarto tempo final custou-lhes o jogo.
NYC Slang
weak finish, botched ending
Synonyms
weak ending
disappointing conclusion
poor finish
below-average finish
Antonyms
strong finish
excellent conclusion
stellar finish
outstanding ending
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
conclusão abaixo do esperado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
final fraco
More colloquial, commonly used in sports commentary
Rio de Janeiro
desfecho decepcionante
Alternative phrasing more commonly used in literature
Portugal
conclusão insatisfatória
More formal, European Portuguese preference
Related Idioms & Phrases
finish on a low note
peter out
go out with a whimper
fall short at the finish line
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