run out of gas
The phrase "run out of gas" can describe both a vehicle running out of fuel and a person losing energy or motivation.
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Definition
B1Automotive
(literal)To deplete the fuel supply in a vehicle, causing it to stop working.
Example
- We ran out of gas on the highway and had to call for help.
B2General
(figurative)To lose energy, momentum, or motivation, making it hard to continue.
Example
- After working all day, I ran out of gas and couldn't finish my project.
- The team ran out of gas in the final quarter and lost the game.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run out of gas":
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