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Does the phrase "fizzle out" used often on the casual occasion?

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Rebecca

Yes, the phrase "fizzle out" is a little informal and so it can be used in casual situations. To "fizzle out" means to come to a stop or an end gradually. Ex: After she moved away, their relationship fizzled out. Ex: The crowd fizzled out when the game ended.

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