to run out of steam

Definitie en betekenis van "run out of steam"in het Engels

to run out of steam

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

Idiom

Voorbeelden

The politician started out with a lot of momentum, but he ran out of steam and lost the election.

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

Voorbeelden

I ran out of steam halfway up the mountain.

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

Voorbeelden

The country ran out of steam and had to borrow money from other countries.

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