polish off Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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