to run out of steam

英語での「 run out of steam」の定義と意味

to run out of steam

to lose one's enthusiasm or motivation, making one incapable of finishing a job or task

Idiom

例

The relationship started out great, but it ran out of steam after a few years and ended.

to lack the energy necessary to complete a job or task, particularly after a long period of activity

例

The marathon runner ran out of steam in the final stretch.

to be without the necessary means to continue an activity or to fulfill a need

例

The family ran out of steam and had to sell their house.

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