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surge at the finish
[/sɜːrdʒ æt ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
noun/verb phrase
arrancada final
1.
A sudden burst of speed or increased effort near the end of a race or competition
The runner made a powerful surge at the finish to win the race.
O corredor fez uma arrancada final poderosa para vencer a corrida.
2.
A final push or effort to achieve a goal in the closing stages
The team's surge at the finish secured their place in the playoffs.
A arrancada final do time garantiu seu lugar nos playoffs.
Synonyms
final sprint
last-minute push
finishing kick
late charge
Antonyms
slow finish
fade
collapse
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
arrancada final
most common term used in sports contexts
São Paulo
aceleração no final
alternative expression emphasizing acceleration
Portugal
investida final
formal term often used in sports broadcasting
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a last-ditch effort
go for broke
leave it all on the track
finish strong
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