[Slang] LOSE STEAM. - Learn About Losing Energy
Lose steam.
Lose energy.
To "lose steam" means to run out of energy, enthusiasm, or momentum. Imagine a steam engine train that gradually slows down as it consumes its fuel; similarly, this phrase highlights a situation where someone or something begins to tire, lose interest, or lose the drive to continue. It's commonly used to describe declines in motivation or effort.
Example Sentences
The team began to lose steam after several hours of intense debate.
The team began to lose energy and motivation after several hours of intense debate.
As the semester dragged on, he started losing steam with his studies.
As the semester continued, he started losing motivation for his studies.
They lost steam in the second half and ended up losing the game.
They lost energy in the second half and ended up losing the game.