run out of steam
The phrase "run out of steam" means to lose energy, motivation, or enthusiasm to continue doing something; to become tired or exhausted. It often refers to a person or an activity that had been going on smoothly but suddenly loses momentum or becomes unable to proceed due to fatigue or lack of resources. The term originates from the idea of a steam-powered machine or locomotive that stops functioning when it runs out of steam or fuel.
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