English Dictionary

go off the boil

verb

(UK, Australia) Cease to boil when heat is no longer applied. / (idiomatic, UK, Australia) To lose interest; to pall. / (idiomatic, UK, Australia) To become of diminished intensity or urgency.

I used to be really passionate about playing the guitar, but lately, my interest has gone off the boil.

意味（1）

(UK, Australia) Cease to boil when heat is no longer applied.

All puddings must be boiled in plenty of water, turned frequently, kept closely covered, and never allowed to go off the boil.

意味（2）

(idiomatic, UK, Australia) To lose interest; to pall.

As one of the rearguard put it, We laid up until the Hun had gone off the boil a bit and slipped out the following night.

意味（3）

(idiomatic, UK, Australia) To become of diminished intensity or urgency.

意味（4）

(idiomatic, UK, Australia) To become less successful.