finish off
The phrase "finish off" is a versatile phrasal verb used in various contexts to indicate completion, consumption, or termination.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To complete or bring to an end.
Example
- She stayed up late to finish off her project.
B2Consumption
(informal)To consume the last part of something.
Example
- He finished off the last slice of pizza.
C1Violence
(informal)To kill or destroy completely.
Example
- The hero finished off the villain in the final battle.
B2Detailing
(common)To add a final touch or detail.
Example
- She finished off the cake with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "finish off":
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