polish off

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polish off in WordNet English dictionary

verb

kill intentionally and with premeditation
"The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
murder slay hit dispatch bump off off polish off remove
finish a task completely
"I finally got through this homework assignment"
get through wrap up finish off mop up polish off clear up finish up
finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
"She polished off the remaining potatoes"
eat up finish polish off

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polish off in English Wiktionary

(verb) (idiom) To finish completely, especially a food (polish the plate with one's tongue) or liquor.
(verb) To remove by polishing (rubbing with a fine abrasive).

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