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tire toward the finish

[ˈtaɪər təˈwɔrd ðə ˈfɪnɪʃ]
verb phrase
cansar-se na reta final
1. to become fatigued or lose energy as one approaches the end of a race, competition, or challenging task
The runner began to tire toward the finish line after running for two hours.
O corredor começou a cansar-se na reta final após correr por duas horas.
2. to weaken or lose momentum in the final stages of an endeavor
The team tired toward the finish of the season and lost several crucial games.
O time cansou-se na reta final da temporada e perdeu vários jogos cruciais.
NYC Slang
run out of gas down the stretch
Synonyms
fade toward the finishweaken at the endlose steamrun out of energylag at the finish
Antonyms
surge toward the finishgain momentumstrengthen toward the endfinish strong

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cansar-se na reta final
most common expression in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
desanimar na reta final
emphasis on loss of motivation
Portugal
cansar-se na última volta
alternative phrasing commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the wall
lose steam
peter out
fade in the stretch
not finish strong
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