Polish off has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
finish a task completely
"I finally got through this homework assignment"
2
kill intentionally and with premeditation
"The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
3
finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
"She polished off the remaining potatoes"
4
To finish completely, especially a food (polish the plate with one's tongue) or liquor.
Example Sentences
"I finally got through this homework assignment"
verb
"The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
verb
"She polished off the remaining potatoes"
verb
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Narrower Terms (hyponyms)