Be out of Meaning in English
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
bee OW-tuhv
bˈiː/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
bee OW-tov
Definition
To not have any more of something; to have run out or used up a supply of something.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in spoken English. Used with plural or uncountable nouns: 'We're out of milk', 'I'm out of ideas'. Do not use for people. 'Out of' in other contexts can mean 'outside': 'He is out of the house.'
Spanish: no tener - quedarse sinPortuguese (BR): ficar sem - estar semPortuguese (PT): ficar sem - estar semChinese (Simplified): 没有了 - 用完了Chinese (Traditional): 沒有了 - 用完了Hindi: ख़त्म होना - बाहर होना (सामान) Arabic: نفد - لا يوجدBengali: শেষ হয়ে গেছে - ফুরিয়ে গেছেRussian: закончиться - не осталосьJapanese: なくなる - 切れるVietnamese: hết - không cònKorean: 다 떨어지다 - 없다Turkish: kalmamak - tükenmekUrdu: ختم ہونا - موجود نہ ہوناIndonesian: habis - kehabisan
Example Sentences
We are out of bread.
basic
Sorry, we are out of tickets.
basic
They are out of money.
basic
Uh-oh, we're out of coffee again!
natural
If you're out of ideas, take a break.
natural
She's out of the house, but will be back soon.
natural