English Explanatory Dictionary

run on empty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be losing enthusiasm or willingness; to lack motivation.

Pronunciation

En-au-run on empty.ogg

Word forms

run on empty runs on empty running on empty ran on empty

Etymology

An allusion to a vehicle operating with the fuel gauge pointing to empty or near empty, likely to stop running in the very near future.

Synonyms

run on fumes run out of steam
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