Phrasal Verbs With 'Finish Off'

Finish off

Meaning:

Finish completely

Example:

They FINISHED OFF all the chocolates and had to go to the all-night garage to buy some more.

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Finish off

Meaning:

Kill a person or animal, often when they have already been hurt

Example:

The animal was badly hurt, so they FINISHED it OFF to end its suffering.

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Finish off

Meaning:

Beat, make victory certain in sport

Example:

The second goal FINISHED them OFF.

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Finish off

Meaning:

Consume all

Example:

We FINISHED OFF the coffee and had to get some more.

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