Como Pronunciar "run on fumes"

expression

RUN-awn-FYOOMZ

run-ON-FYOOMZ

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɹən/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈfjumz

Inglês Britânico

ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒn/ /fjˈuːmz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

RUN-awn-FYOOMZ

run-ON-FYOOMZ

Ouça em 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.