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bandeirada final

English translation: taking the lead on to the checkered flag . . .


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Portuguese term or phrase:bandeirada final
English translation:taking the lead on to the checkered flag . . .
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01:16 Dec 3, 2011
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Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping / formula 1
Portuguese term or phrase: bandeirada final
Vettel parou na primeira volta e Lewis assumiu a ponta, liderando até a bandeirada final, sem dar chances aos adversários.
Lilian Magalhães
Local time: 21:57
taking the lead on to the checkered flag . . .
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taking the lead on to the checkered flag . . .
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David Drysdale
United States
Local time: 18:57
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Summary of answers provided
4 +6taking the lead on to the checkered flag . . .
David Drysdale
5 +1final flag
airmailrpl
4 +1powered through into the lead, holding on to the lead until the chequered flag
Paul Dixon


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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
taking the lead on to the checkered flag . . .


Explanation:
Suggestion:

taking the lead on to the checkered flag . . .

David Drysdale
United States
Local time: 18:57
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
thanks

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  David Hollywood: very nice :)
3 mins

agree  Andre Damasceno
47 mins

agree  Donna Sandin
1 hr

agree  Ana Crespo
1 hr

agree  Paul Dixon: In British English "chequered flag"
7 hrs

agree  Lisa Simpson, MCIL: Yes, agree with Paul 'chequered flag' in the UK. Perhaps 'leading right up to the chequered flag'?
9 hrs

agree  coolbrowne: Just "checkered flag" for the chosen term.
20 hrs

disagree  Roberto Bittencourt: I think it is "start flag", because Vettel stopped in the first lap...
2 days8 hrs
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
powered through into the lead, holding on to the lead until the chequered flag


Explanation:
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Paul Dixon
Local time: 21:57
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 18

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Roberto Bittencourt
2 days37 mins
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11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
final flag


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The Champion That Never Saw the Final Flag Fall | Bleacher Report
www.bleacherreport.com/.../573860-the-champion-that-never-s...
Jan 15, 2011 – The Champion That Never Saw the Final Flag Fall ... His death prevented him from taking part in the last four races of the thirteen race season. ...

The race to the final flag in Abu Dhabi -- Motorsport Videos -- Red Bull
www.redbull.co.nz/.../The-race-to-the-final-flag-in-Abu-Dha...
Nov 9, 2010 – This weekend, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso will battle it out on the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Sebastian shows ...

Final flag falls as city says farewell to race ace, flyer and arts lover ...
www.theaustralian.com.au/.../final-flag...race.../story-e6f...
Mar 30, 2011 – Kym Bonython was a daring figure who loved to live life recklessly, except when it came to flying in March.


airmailrpl
Brazil
Local time: 21:57
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 32

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Roberto Bittencourt: esse pessoal tá querendo fazer bagunça aqui, pl!
1 day20 hrs
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