flicker out
flicker out
To become less powerful before ceasing altogether. When the lights flickered out, we knew the storm outside was to blame.
See also: out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
flicker out
[for a flame] to dwindle, little by little, until it goes out. The candle flickered out, leaving us in total darkness. When the last flame flickered out, the room began to get cold.
See also: out
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
flicker out
v.
To waver in intensity and then completely subside: The candle burned for an hour and then flickered out.
See also: out
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- in remission
- ain’t 1
- tits up
- go out of
- other than
- other than (something)
- pillow-biter
- let something drop
- on one
- it's dogged that does it