to run out of steam
01
tappa sugen, tappa farten
to lose one's enthusiasm or motivation, making one incapable of finishing a job or task
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idiom
Exempel
Do n't start too fast, or you'll run out of steam before the end.
Börja inte för snabbt, annars tappar du sugen innan slutet.
02
to lack the energy necessary to complete a job or task, particularly after a long period of activity
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Exempel
The marathon runner ran out of steam in the final stretch.
03
to be without the necessary means to continue an activity or to fulfill a need
Exempel
The army ran out of steam and had to retreat.
