finish up
The phrase "finish up" is commonly used to indicate the completion of tasks, consumption of items, or reaching a final stage.
Definition
B1General
(common)To complete or bring to an end a task or activity.
Example
- I need to finish up this project by the end of the day.
B1Food and Drink
(informal)To consume the remaining part of something.
Example
- Finish up your drinks now, please.
B2General
(common)To reach the final stage or conclusion of a process.
Example
- He's probably going to finish up in jail for business fraud.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "finish up":
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