
Ara
to run out of steam
01
hevesi kalmamak
to lose one's enthusiasm or motivation, making one incapable of finishing a job or task
Example
I started out excited about the project, but after a few months I ran out of steam and did n't want to do it anymore.
The team started out strong, but they ran out of steam in the second half of the game and lost.
The politician started out with a lot of momentum, but he ran out of steam and lost the election.
02
to lack the energy necessary to complete a job or task, particularly after a long period of activity
Example
I ran out of steam halfway up the mountain.
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
Example
The family ran out of steam and had to sell their house.
The country ran out of steam and had to borrow money from other countries.
The army ran out of steam and had to retreat.

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