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Off the boil

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Sports UsagePlay
Often used in sports to describe a team or player losing their previous high performance level. SlideAfter a series of losses, the champion has certainly gone off the boil.
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Can describe someone's work performance becoming less effective or satisfactory. SlideEver since the merger, their customer service has really gone off the boil.
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Colloquial ConnotationPlay
Carries a casual tone, apt for conversational use rather than formal writing. SlideOur weekly meetings seem to have come off the boil lately.