out of gas



*out of gas

 
1. Lit. without gasoline (in a car, truck, etc.). (*Typically: be ~; run ~.) We can't go any farther. We're out of gas. This car will be completely out of gas in a few more miles.
2. Fig. tired; exhausted; worn out. (*Typically: be ~; fun ~.) What a day! I've been working since morning, and I'm really out of gas. I think the old washing machine has finally run out of gas. I'll have to get a new one.
See also: gas, of, out

out of gas

see under run out of.
See also: gas, of, out

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Zulekha-Arabic
Sienasee-EN-əEnglish (Modern)
GoodwinGUWD-winEnglish (Rare)
Hananias-Biblical Greek
Baldry['bɔ:ldri]
Doroteiadoo-roo-TAY-əPortuguese