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lose drive

[/luːz draɪv/]
verb phrase
perder a motivação
1. to lose motivation, ambition, or determination to achieve something
After the setback, he began to lose drive and stopped pursuing his goals.
Após o revés, ele começou a perder a motivação e parou de perseguir seus objetivos.
2. to experience a decrease in energy or momentum towards a task or project
The team started strong but began to lose drive in the second half of the season.
O time começou bem, mas começou a perder o ímpeto na segunda metade da temporada.
NYC Slang
lose steam / lose it
Synonyms
lose momentumlose heartlose motivationlose steamlose interest
Antonyms
gain drivebuild momentumstay motivatedmaintain focus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perder a motivação
most commonly used phrase
Brazil
perder o ímpeto
emphasizes loss of momentum
Portugal
perder a motivação
same as Brazilian usage
Portugal
desanimar-se
alternative form meaning to become discouraged

Related Idioms & Phrases

run out of steam
lose heart
hit a wall
lose the plot
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