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