gutter out
The phrase "gutter out" is commonly used to describe the extinguishing of a light source or the gradual decline of something.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To extinguish or go out, typically referring to a flame or light, often in a flickering or sputtering manner.
Example
- The candle began to gutter out as the wind picked up.
- The campfire finally guttered out after hours of burning.
C1Metaphorical
(figurative)To gradually diminish or come to an end, often describing something losing strength or intensity.
Example
- The enthusiasm for the project started to gutter out after the initial excitement.
- His energy guttered out as the marathon neared its end.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gutter out":
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