to polish off
Pronunciation
/pˈɑːlɪʃ ˈɔf/
British pronunciation
/pˈɒlɪʃ ˈɒf/

Définition et signification de « polish off » en anglais

to polish off
[phrase form: polish]
01

terminer, achever

to complete a task thoroughly
to polish off definition and meaning
example
Exemples
After weeks of practice, the team polished off their final rehearsal flawlessly.
Après des semaines de pratique, l'équipe a achevée leur dernière répétition sans faille.
With determination, he polished off the last of his exams.
Avec détermination, il a terminé le dernier de ses examens.
02

liquider, supprimer

to kill someone intentionally and with prior planning
to polish off definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The detective suspected that the suspect had polished the victim off for inheritance.
Le détective soupçonnait que le suspect avait liquidé la victime pour l'héritage.
The gang intended to polish him off due to his betrayal.
Le gang avait l'intention de liquider à cause de sa trahison.
03

terminer, engloutir

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm
example
Exemples
After the party, he polished off the leftover cake in one sitting.
Après la fête, il a englouti le reste du gâteau en une seule fois.
She polished off her plate of spaghetti, savoring every bite.
Elle a terminé son assiette de spaghettis, savourant chaque bouchée.
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