Out of gas Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To have used all your fuel (literal, for cars or machines), or to feel very tired and have no more energy left (figurative).
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (cars, machines) and figuratively (feeling exhausted). Informal, common in everyday speech. For 'no gas' in cooking, use 'out of propane' or 'out of fuel' for other appliances. Don’t confuse with 'no gas' (may also mean no carbonated drinks in some regions).
Example Sentences
My car is out of gas. I need to fill it up.
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The lawnmower stopped because it was out of gas.
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After running for an hour, I felt out of gas.
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I stayed up all night studying and now I’m completely out of gas at work.
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Uh-oh, looks like we’re out of gas—let’s find a station fast!
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By the end of the week, I’m always so out of gas I can barely make dinner.
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