English

Verb

fizzle out

1. To lose excitement, to become less exciting.
   • 2011 January 15, Phil McNulty, “Tottenham 0 - 0 Man Utd”, in BBC:

     Tottenham had hoped to make a statement of real intent against the title pace-setters and while manager Harry Redknapp did not secure the victory he craved, he at least saw his side match United every stride of the way in a game that fizzled out after a bristling start.