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polish off

po·lis·hoff

uncommon

verb

1.

finish a task completely

  • “I finally got through this homework assignment”
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2.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

  • “The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered”
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3.

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

  • “She polished off the remaining potatoes”
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