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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. Run out of steam
    1. To lose impetus or enthusiasm
    2. To work quickly like a machine
    3. To give up easily
    4. no more money to spend
Correct Option: A

To lose impetus or enthusiasm Run out of steam = to suddenly lose the energy or interest to continue doing something Look at the sentence : The peace talks seem to have run out of steam.



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