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flame-out

noun

Meaning

  1. The act of flaming out or burning out; extinguishing.
  2. The act of quitting or failing, especially due to overwork, or in a dramatic manner; a person or organization that fails in this way.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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