flame out

Meaning

1. (archaic) To become suddenly angry; to break out into indignation or similar emotion; to flare up.
2. To fail due to extinction of flame.
3. (figuratively) To fail, usually spectacularly.
4. (intransitive) To stop due to exhaustion.

Synonyms

blaze up

flame up

flare up

burn up

fire up

flare out

Etymology

flame + out