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The meaning of "run out of steam"

" Run out of steam "
Meaning:
Completely out of energy.
Example:
I was going strong in the marathon until I hit the wall at the twenty mile mark. Then I was right out of steam.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide.
Hear the idiom spoken:
More idioms about:   effort  
( How did the idiom "Run out of steam " originate? )

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