Be on the wane In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be on the wane", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2022-03-25 05:03

Be on the wane phrase

Be becoming gradually smaller, weaker, less important, etc.

I feel like her enthusiasm for the work is on the wane.

We should reduce the number of that product because the demand for it is on the wane.

The rate of violent crime nationwide has been on the wane since that law was passed.

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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