English · Phrasal verb Attested 18+

finish off

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To finish completely.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hoàn thành hoàn toàn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Near-synonym: polish off (sometimes synonymous)

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To kill, to cause to die.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giết, gây tử vong

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đưa đến cực khoái

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “finish off” mean?

To finish completely.

Is “finish off” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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