polish off
To eat all of something or finish a job quickly until nothing is left.
Meanings
To eat or drink all of something, especially quickly.
"The kids polished off the entire birthday cake before the adults even sat down."
"He polished off a plate of spaghetti in about four minutes."
To complete a task or piece of work quickly and thoroughly.
"She polished off the last three reports before leaving the office."
To defeat an opponent or rival decisively and with ease.
"The champion polished off his challenger in the third round."
Very common in informal British and American English. Most often used for food (eating everything on a plate) or tasks (completing them swiftly). Can also be used informally to mean defeating an opponent easily.
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