Definition & Meaning of "polish off"in English

to polish off

[phrase form: polish]

to complete a task thoroughly

Examples

After weeks of practice, the team polished off their final rehearsal flawlessly.

to kill someone intentionally and with prior planning

bump off

dispatch

eliminate

execute

kill

Examples

The detective suspected that the suspect had polished the victim off for inheritance.

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

bolt

devour

down

gobble

wolf down

Examples

After the party, he polished off the leftover cake in one sitting.

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