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Polish Off (Verb)

Finish a task completely; "I finally got through this homework assignment".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

She decided to polish off the project tonight so she could have the weekend free.
After days of working on the puzzle, they finally managed to polish it off last night.
The team worked late to polish off the marketing report before the deadline.
I had put it off for too long, but I was determined to polish off the remaining work today.
With newfound determination, he worked through the night to polish off his thesis in time for the defense.

Kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The ruthless dictator was known to polish off opponents who threatened his rule by sending them to secret prisons where they were never seen again.
The notorious gang leader decided to polish off the rival gang's members in a violent turf war that shook the city.
After the politician's scandalous affair was exposed, his team worked to polish off the rumors by spreading disinformation about his accusers.
Hitmen for hire were sometimes contracted to polish off people targeted by powerful business leaders seeking to eliminate competition.
The dark-web forums where anonymous users discussed plans to polish off outspoken critics of the corrupt government were closed down by law enforcement.

Finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table; "She polished off the remaining potatoes".

Verbs of eating and drinking.

He polished off the entire pizza by himself in under 30 minutes.
The kids polished off the leftover ice cream in just a few minutes.
She polished off the remaining potatoes and declared herself full.
After a tough workout, he polished off a large protein shake and a bowl of oatmeal.
The guests polished off the holiday turkey in record time, leaving no leftovers.