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trim the finale

[/trɪm ðə fɪˈnɑːli/]
verb phrase
encurtar o final; aparar o desfecho
1. To shorten or edit the concluding section of a performance, film, book, or other work
The director decided to trim the finale to make the movie shorter.
O diretor decidiu encurtar o final para tornar o filme mais curto.
2. To cut back on expenses or preparations for the final event or closing act
Due to budget constraints, they had to trim the finale of the concert.
Devido às limitações orçamentárias, tiveram que aparar o final do concerto.
Synonyms
shorten the endingcut the finalereduce the conclusionedit the finale
Antonyms
extend the finaleexpand the endinglengthen the conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encurtar o final
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
aparar o desfecho
Alternative phrasing common in São Paulo
Portugal
cortar o final
Portuguese usage with 'cortar' (to cut)

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut to the chase
wrap it up
bring it to a close
end on a high note
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