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Run on empty Meaning in English

expression

ˈɹən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɛmpti/, /ˈɛmti
RUN on EMP-tee
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɛmpti
run ON EMP-tee

परिभाषा

To keep going or working when you are exhausted or do not have any energy left, like a car driving with almost no fuel.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Informal expression, commonly used to talk about people who are exhausted but keep working or pushing themselves. Not literal—rarely refers to cars or machines except as a metaphor. Phrases: 'I'm running on empty', 'She was running on empty at work.'

उदाहरण वाक्य

I'm so tired. I feel like I run on empty every day.

basic

She stayed late at work, but she was just running on empty.

basic

Students run on empty during exam week.

basic

After pulling two all-nighters, I'm totally running on empty right now.

natural

You can’t keep running on empty forever—eventually you'll burn out.

natural

By Friday, most teachers are just running on empty and waiting for the weekend.

natural