to run out of steam
01
to lose one's enthusiasm or motivation, making one incapable of finishing a job or task
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تعبير اصطلاحي
أمثلة
The team started strong, but they ran out of steam before the project was finished.
02
to lack the energy necessary to complete a job or task, particularly after a long period of activity
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أمثلة
I ran out of steam halfway up the mountain.
03
to be without the necessary means to continue an activity or to fulfill a need
أمثلة
The family ran out of steam and had to sell their house.
