run dry

The phrase "run dry" typically indicates the depletion of a liquid or resource, often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

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Definition

B2Environment

(common)To lose all water or moisture, leaving a place or container dry.

Example

The river ran dry during the drought.

B2General

(informal)To be completely used up or exhausted, particularly referring to resources or supplies.

Example

Our funds ran dry before we could finish the project.
The party ended when the drinks ran dry.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run dry":

dry up dried up run out dry out run out of gas dried out run on fumes dry spell run like a dry creek high and dry bleed dry run out on dry off out of gas drain out dry market run down run into the ground dead water dry as a dead dingo's donger dead in the water hang out to dry well drain die out die on the vine run short dry hole