finish with

The phrase "finish with" is versatile, commonly used to indicate completion, cessation, or the end of a relationship.

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Definition

B1General

To complete or conclude the use of an object or tool.

Example

Have you finished with the sticky tape?
Please put the scissors back in the drawer when you've finished with them.

B2Relationships

To end a romantic relationship.

Example

She decided to finish with him for good.
My boyfriend was threatening to finish with me.

B2General

To stop dealing with or being involved with someone or something.

Example

If you've finished with the gravy, could you pass it down this end of the table?
I've finished with that project, so I can move on to the next one.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "finish with":

finish up finish off have done with end off end out wrap up end up polish off close the book on do with the end cap it all off good ending wrapping up done for close out closing form in the end finish line follow through loose end on end end line get on with end mark