polish off

/pˈɒlɪʃ ˈɒf/

/pˈɑːlɪʃ ˈɔf/

[verb]

to polish off

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: polish]

finish a task completely

synonyms : clear up

kill intentionally and with premeditation

synonyms : bump off

finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table

synonyms : eat up

finish

Examples

1. Well, he and Peter polished off a total of nine plates between them, but on food alone, they've eaten just under the cost of one 14.99 buffet meal.

2. Then plan for and polish off leftovers.

3. I'm gonna sit here, polish off the rest of this brisket feast.

4. Sure, am I gonna polish off that bottle of gin that I have warmin' in the oven?

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