After the holiday rush, there was a noticeable tail-off in customer inquiries.

After midnight, the chatter at the party started to tail off as guests began to leave.

The reporter noted several tail-offs in the interview when the subject became evasive.

By the end of the performance, the audience's applause was tailing off, leaving a gentle hush in the hall.

After the final chorus, the applause tails off until only a few people are clapping.

After midnight the music tailed off and the crowd began to drift away.

Be careful with that old manager — he will work someone's tail off without a second thought.

One works one's tail off to pay the bills and still finds time to volunteer on weekends.

When one worked one's tail off on a project, it was easier to feel proud of the final result.

One can't keep working one's tail off forever without a break.