Cómo Pronunciar "run on fumes"

expression

RUN-awn-FYOOMZ

run-ON-FYOOMZ

Definición

To continue working or functioning even when you are almost out of energy, resources, or motivation. It often describes being extremely tired or operating with very little left.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈɹən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈfjumz

Inglés Británico

ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒn/ /fjˈuːmz

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

RUN-awn-FYOOMZ

run-ON-FYOOMZ

Escucha en Contexto

After working all night, I'm running on fumes this morning.

The old car was running on fumes by the time we reached the gas station.

Near the end of the semester, students are often running on fumes.

By Friday evening, most teachers are just running on fumes.