finish with

phrasal verb

finished with; finishing with; finishes with

: to have no further need for (something) : to stop using (something)

Could I see the newspaper when you finish with it?

: to stop being involved with (someone) : to end a romantic relationship with (someone)

She and her boyfriend had another fight, and now she says she's going to finish with him once and for all.

: to stop dealing with, working on, or punishing (someone or something)

When I finish with him he'll be sorry!

I haven't finished with you yet!

Examples of finish with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It's then topped with a custardy egg mixture and finished with honey syrup. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024 With the Rams leading 8-1, Llamas hit her sixth home run to finish with 20 RBI and 33 runs. —

Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024 Never mind that Edwards finished with 28 points to lead the Timberwolves in scoring. —

Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 31 May 2024 This packable pair also has hems finished with adjustable bungees for the freedom to change up the look. —

Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for finish with

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