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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

The use of "Peter out"

Hi

Is the phrase "peter out" fairly common among native speakers? Is it used in everyday conversation?

The pain petered out slowly.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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I don't think it's very common, but it is used. I say it from time to time. I wouldn't use it to describe pain, though.

— Blue Jay

  • I don't think it's very common, but it is used.
  • I say it from time to time.
  • I wouldn't use it to describe pain, though.
  • You might hear something like It's going to rain in the morning, but the rain will peter out in the afternoon.
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I don't think it's very common, but it is used. I say it from time to time. I wouldn't use it to describe pain, though. You might hear something like It's going to rain in the morning, but the rain will peter out in the afternoon.
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I use it when the occasion calls for it.

Mr. Smith started his speech with a strong voice, but it petered out at the end.
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I'm the same. I use it from time to time when the situation arises, but I don't think I would use it about pain.
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