How to Pronounce "run on fumes"
expression
RUN-awn-FYOOMZ
run-ON-FYOOMZ
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈfjumz
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒn/ /fjˈuːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-awn-FYOOMZ
UK
run-ON-FYOOMZ
Listen in Context
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.