flame out

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

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

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of flameout.