Run out of steam
Suggest a CorrectionMeaning
Lose pep or drive, all spent.
Origin
From 19th-century Britain, tied to steam; 'out of steam' for fade, slang by 1870s in a tale for tire. A 1880s 'Times' uses it for a slump.
Usage Examples
- She ran out of steam; long day.
- Run out of steam; faded fast.
- Steam gone; tired now.
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