fizzle out
Upper Intermediate (B2) informal
To slowly stop and disappear, usually in a disappointing way — like fireworks that don't go off.
"Their romance fizzled out after only a few months."
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The Moment Tucker Carlson Finally Broke
Philip DeFranco · 8:10
it would just fizzle out.
The Pat McAfee Show Live | Wednesday May 6th 2026
The Pat McAfee Show · 101:55
And it kind of did it fizzle out.
Bryson DeChambeau "Would Rather Grow YouTube Golf" Than Return To PGA Tour?!
The Pat McAfee Show · 7:59
And it kind of did a fizzle out.
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My First Million · 46:54
figure out real trend versus fizzle out trend?
Hikaru Nakamura vs Wei Yi | Chess at EWC 25 - Day 2 - Group Stage
EWC Extra · 25:54
Yes, it might fizzle out towards a draw,