下した火びになる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

die down (fire); be brought under control (fire)

Literally describes a fire losing intensity and becoming smaller. Also used figuratively for things calming down.

• 消しょう防ぼう隊たいが到とう着ちゃくしたときには、火か事じはもう下した火びになっていた。

  When the fire brigade arrived, the fire had already died down.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

decline; wane; fall off; go out of fashion

Idiomatic use for trends, popularity, excitement, or activity losing momentum. Often used for fads, movements, or public interest.

• そのゲームの人にん気きはもう下した火びになった。

  The popularity of that game has already waned.

• ブームが下した火びになると、店みせは閉へい店てんした。

  When the boom died down, the shop closed.