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tail off
verb
(adverb, usually intr) to decrease or cause to decrease in quantity, degree, etc, esp gradually
his interest in collecting stamps tailed off over the years
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
“He’s competing his tail off, but it just hasn’t been as easy as it has been for him prior to this little stretch.”
“He just didn’t want to have the end of his storybook career tail off,” Balelo said, “and then in Year 13, 14 and 15: ‘Who is this guy?
“And I was happy to see him play back to back. It’s been a long journey for him, but he worked his tail off.”
“And right now, it was one of those things where it was kind of driving me crazy this year, and I think that it happens as you tail off towards the back nine of your career, as you see yourself or not feel yourself having the success that you once used to have. Man, it’s a tough pill to swallow. And then on top of that to not be there in the biggest moments, knowing your team is counting on you — it’s just a tough reality.”
"She's up there being the superstar that she is, never taking no for an answer and always working her tail off. I better match that energy for sure."
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