fade away

Idioms and Phrases

see fade out , def. 2.

Example Sentences

And though McConnell reportedly hoped that Trump would fade away for other GOP hopefuls to step forward, the former president spent his years in exile successfully wresting control of the party away from McConnell and his allies.

From Salon

The case seemed destined to fade away like so many others.

From Los Angeles Times

Don’t expect Labour’s attacks on the Conservative record to fade away as this government beds in.

From BBC

“We have no idea what will transpire. Usually we start jamming, and then an unexpected moment takes place. When that happens, you better press the Record button, because that moment of inspiration will fade away just as swiftly as it arrived. Next thing you know we’re sitting here talking about the experience, and you don’t really remember how it all happened.”

From Los Angeles Times

As Kathy stares at him from across the crowded room, the jukebox music and biker chatter fade away, and all you can hear is her stunned gasp as she realizes she’s fallen in love.

From New York Times

Related Words

• abandon
• depart
• die
• die out
• dissipate
• dissolve
• escape
• evaporate
• expire
• fade
• flee
• fly
• go
• leave
• melt
• perish
• recede
• retire
• retreat
• sink