Direction: What do you mean by "run out of steam" ?

Options

A. to run out of an engine
B. to lose enthusiasm and stop doing something
C. to run the engine by steam
D. a very loud and noisy rain storm

Answer

B

Explanation

to run out of steam: to suddenly lose the energy or interest to continue doing what you are doing, to lose enthusiasm and stop doing something. Look at the sentence: The peace talks between India and Pakistan seem to have run out of steam. Here, to lose enthusiasm and stop doing something is the right option.