lose steam
phrase
informal
: to lose strength, force, or energy : to slow down
Sales have lost steam in recent weeks.
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“Lose steam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20steam. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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