go off the boil
The phrase "go off the boil" is commonly used in UK and Australian English to describe a reduction in intensity, interest, or success, often likened to the cooling of boiling water.
Definition
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(informal, idiomatic)To lose enthusiasm or interest in something.
Example
- He started learning guitar enthusiastically, but soon went off the boil.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To become less intense or urgent.
Example
- The debate on climate change has gone off the boil recently.
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(informal, idiomatic)To become less successful or effective.
Example
- The team was winning every game, but they seem to have gone off the boil lately.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go off the boil":
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