Example
“The campaign started strongly but ran out of steam after a few weeks.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
ants in your pants
Informal · CEFR B1
To be unable to keep still because you are restless or excited.
call it a day
Informal · CEFR B1
To decide to stop working on something for now.
end of story
Informal · CEFR B1
used to say that there is nothing more to add or discuss
hit the ground running
Neutral · CEFR B1
to start a new job or project with immediate energy and effectiveness, without needing a slow start
bite the dust
Informal · CEFR B2
to fail or come to an end; to die
call it quits
Informal · CEFR B2
to stop doing something, especially after deciding it is not working
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.