FIZZLE OUT Definition & Meaning

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Idioms and Phrases

Fail, end weakly, especially after a hopeful beginning. For example, The enthusiasm for reform has fizzled out in this state . The word fizzle dates from the early 1500s and meant “to break wind without making noise.” Later it was applied to hissing noises, such as those made by wet fireworks, and then to any endeavor that ends in disappointment. [ Colloquial ; mid-1800s]

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They have had a good season, and beaten all the teams in the top five apart from Liverpool, but it is in danger of fizzling out.

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If enough of them view the prime minister's resignation as a significant development, then the recent run of demonstrations may fizzle out in a similar fashion to a number of previous anti-government movements.

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Will the government back down, or the protests fizzle out under pressure from police?

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After a certain amount of growth, smaller dating app companies are likely to fizzle out or be sold to one of the major players, Helfstein said.

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“Twisters” does chase down a few too many storylines that don’t develop into anything worthwhile, like a nefarious real estate subplot that fizzles out quickly.

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