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make it to the final vs didn't make the final

Both phrases are correct, but they convey opposite meanings. 'Make it to the final' means to successfully reach the final stage of a competition or event, while 'didn't make the final' indicates that someone or something did not reach the final stage.

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make it to the final

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate successfully reaching the final stage of a competition or event.

This phrase is used when someone or something successfully advances to the final stage of a competition, event, or process.

Examples:

  • I hope our team can make it to the final this year.
  • She worked hard to make it to the final round of the competition.
  • Would You Make It To The Final Rose Ceremony On “The Bachelor”? There can be only one. posted on Feb. 4, 2016, at 3:07 p.m.. bagbyle. Community Member.
  • Dec 29, 2015 ... DiscussionOnce I make it to the final prestige... (self.blackops3). submitted 1 month ago by kipj87. Are there any more opportunities to earn ...
  • 165 student teams from 50+ countries across the globe will have seven days to travel across Europe using only cans of Red Bull as currency. It's a journey of ...
  • Dec 16, 2015 ... Vana Koutsomitis is the other candidate to make it to the final. Her business plan for an app that combines mobile gaming with Tinder-style ...

Alternatives:

  • reach the final
  • get to the final
  • advance to the final

didn't make the final

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone or something did not reach the final stage of a competition or event.

This phrase is used to express the failure to advance to the final stage of a competition, event, or process.

Examples:

  • Unfortunately, our team didn't make the final this time.
  • She was disappointed that she didn't make the final round of the tournament.
  • Dec 29, 2015 ... What follows is a list of scenes and moments that didn't make the final cut of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. sw_prod_rots_anakinle_v2 ...
  • Feb 4, 2016 ... TJ Miller Reveals the Filthy 'Deadpool' Jokes That Didn't Make the Final Cut. And they're as dirty as you imagine. Avatar: Sean Abrams; Author: ...
  • Jan 9, 2016 ... I enjoy learning new things about movies that I never knew about. Almost every film made includes certain scenes that didn't make the final cut ...
  • 'Mrs Doubftfire': You'll Be Relieved These Dark Deleted Scenes Didn't Make The Final Cut. By Nick Levine 9th February 2016. Home / Blogs / Blog Article.

Alternatives:

  • failed to reach the final
  • missed out on the final
  • fell short of the final

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