Phrase guide

cap it all off

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To finish or complete something; to add a finishing touch.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, ironic, sometimes

Examples

  • We went for a walk along the beach, watched the sunset, and then capped it all off with a lovely meal.
  • What a day. I lost my wallet, my mobile phone broke, then to cap it all I got a flat tyre.

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verb

Meaning 2

To surpass or outdo something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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