Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-run-out-of-steam

idiom

/tʊ rʌn aʊt ʌv stim/

Definition

To lose energy, enthusiasm, or motivation.

Examples

After working for hours, I started to run out of steam and needed a break.
The project was going well initially, but we ran out of steam halfway through.
His presentation was engaging, but he seemed to run out of steam towards the end.

Meaning

The phrase ‘to run out of steam’ refers to a situation where someone or something has started to lose the initial energy or excitement needed to continue with an activity or task.