run out of steam

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic)Torun outofenergyormotivation.Near-synonyms:run on fumes,run on emptyAfter climbing six flights of stairs she found she hadrun out of steamand had to sit down.After two of the team left, the project ratherran out of steam.

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