Burn itself out

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verb

When something, usually a fire, burns itself out, it uses all its energy and stops naturally.

After destroying much of the forest, the wildfire eventually burned itself out.
Visual representation of "burn itself out" - When something, usually a fire, burns itself out, it uses all its energy and stops naturally.

Often appears as...

  • the candle burned itself out
  • the forest fire burned itself out
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Natural Conclusion

This phrase implies an event ending naturally without external interference.

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The heated debate finally burned itself out after hours of discussion.
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Not Instant

The process involves gradual depletion of energy or resources over time.

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The hurricane raged for days before it finally burned itself out.
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No Human Control

It suggests lack of human control over the ending of an event or situation.

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Despite everyone's concerns, the festivities burned themselves out as participants grew tired.
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