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When someone says that they are running out of steam it means they are losing momentum. This could also mean they're losing motivation.

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What does running out of stream mean?

Steam. The phrase is "running out of steam." It means that someone or something is losing energy or momentum.


What does the idiom running out of steam mean?

trains used to run on steam, when they ran out they wouldnt be able to move anymore. its the same for people, when your "running out of steam" your getting tired, and weak


What is the meaning of the idiomatic-expression 'peter out'?

The expression 'peter out' can mean something becoming less and less until there is no more; or for running out of energy and/or strength. Similar expressions for the second use are 'running out of steam' or 'out of steam'.


What does the idiom runing out of stem mean?

Nothing. I think you meant to say running out of STEAM instead. Steam engines run when they have steam, and when they run out of it, they stop, so people say this when they are out of energy.


What does running out of stem mean?

Nothing.However, you might run out of steam if you're really tired. It's an old railroad idiom from back when trains (and other engines) ran on steam - if you ran out of steam, you stopped working.


What does this mean that stream must be running to play this game?

It is not Stream, my friend, its Steam, and its a direct - to - drive game mainframe, i.e. you buy a game and download it. but since you dont even know how to spell steam properly you propably didnt do it and you got a game that is FROM steam, steam version, and needs steam running to check for piracy. In laymen's terms, you didnt crack the game properly.


When you run your dishonored skidrow it takes you to steam why?

Dishonored is a Steam game, you need Steam to be running.


How does steam power compare to power create by running water?

Steam power is more efficient.


Why is steam now running?

Your tea kettle is ready


What does small steam mean?

Steam which is small


Is the titanic still the largest steam boat?

Not by a long way there were plenty of bigger boats running on steam.


What does steam mean in Spanish?

Steam in Spanish is "vapor".