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tied-up ending

[/taɪd ʌp ˈɛndɪŋ/]
nounpl: tied-up endings
desfecho bem resolvido
1. A conclusion to a narrative, film, book, or story in which all major plot threads are resolved and loose ends are clarified, leaving the audience with a sense of closure and satisfaction
The movie had a tied-up ending where all the mysteries were solved and the main characters found happiness.
O filme teve um desfecho bem resolvido onde todos os mistérios foram solucionados e os personagens principais encontraram felicidade.
2. A conclusion that addresses all significant questions and conflicts without ambiguity or unresolved elements
Readers appreciated the tied-up ending as it provided answers to all the unanswered questions.
Os leitores apreciaram o desfecho bem resolvido pois forneceu respostas a todas as perguntas sem resposta.
Synonyms
neat endingresolved endingconclusive endingtidy endingdefinitive conclusion
Antonyms
cliffhangeropen endingambiguous endingloose endingunresolved ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desfecho bem resolvido; final amarrado
Common in literary and film criticism
Portugal
desfecho fechado; conclusão bem amarrada
Used in literary analysis and cinema discussion

Related Idioms & Phrases

all loose ends tied up
everything wrapped up
neat and tidy ending
bring closure to
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