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Meaning of last burst of fire | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A final effort, a final attempt before stopping.

idiomatic

Examples

“[...] in a last burst of fire, striking out at "soft" targets, like [the] stock market, power utilities, or communications centres.”
“And that's what my column is -- a futile last burst of fire at the rising tide of busybodies and mediocrity.”
“And it usually is the last burst of fire - if you still ignore this call, then be prepared to bear with the consequences [...]”
“It's the final stretch! Give it the last burst of fire. I must really salute each one of you especially all the WTR. It was physically and mentally draining, but all of you have overcome fatigue and have done extremely well.”
“Getting ready for my last burst of fire for the project during the next 2 weeks. After that I will take my much needed rest.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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