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to polish off
[phrase form: polish]
01
to complete a task thoroughly
Example
After weeks of practice, the team polished off their final rehearsal flawlessly.
With determination, he polished off the last of his exams.
She polished off her assignments well before the deadline.
02
to kill someone intentionally and with prior planning
Example
The detective suspected that the suspect had polished the victim off for inheritance.
The gang intended to polish him off due to his betrayal.
In the thriller, the antagonist polished off anyone who posed a threat.
Example
After the party, he polished off the leftover cake in one sitting.
She polished off her plate of spaghetti, savoring every bite.
They polished off the entire tray of nachos while watching the game.
