phrasal verb

Finish off

Letter FInseparable

2Sections

Finish completely

Meanings

  • Finish completely (separable [optional], International English)
  • animal, often when they have already been hurt (separable [optional], International English)
  • Beat, make victory certain in sport (separable [optional], International English)
  • Consume all (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • They FINISHED OFF all the chocolates and had to go to the all-night garage to buy some more.
  • The animal was badly hurt, so they FINISHED it OFF to end its suffering.
  • The second goal FINISHED them OFF.
  • We FINISHED OFF the coffee and had to get some more.

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