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unexpected finish

[/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
nounpl: unexpected finishes
término inesperado
1. An end or conclusion that occurs in a surprising or unforeseen manner, contrary to expectations
The movie had an unexpected finish that left audiences amazed.
O filme teve um término inesperado que deixou o público impressionado.
2. In sports, a surprising conclusion to a competition or match
The athlete's unexpected finish in the final lap secured the victory.
O término inesperado do atleta na última volta garantiu a vitória.
NYC Slang
plot twist; came outta nowhere
Synonyms
surprising endingunforeseen conclusiontwist endingshock finishsurprise finish
Antonyms
expected endingpredictable finishanticipated conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
término inesperado
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
final surpreendente
alternative usage in São Paulo region
Portugal
desfecho inesperado
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

left out of the blue
caught everyone off guard
took a turn for the unexpected
pulled a fast one
came down the wire
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