Running on fumes In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "running on fumes", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Skylar Chau, Caroline Tran calendar 2020-12-13 02:12

Meaning of Running on fumes

Synonyms:

running low , nearly empty , running out of fuel , low in power

Running on fumes phrase verb informal

To continue operating with very little energy, resources or money

The company had been running on fumes for months, we'd better close it.

Due to a sleepless night, I am running on fumes today at work.

Other phrases about:

I can't be fagged (to do something)

Said when you are too tired to do something

dead tired

Completely fatigued.

(one's) nerves are shot

Used when one suffers from mental or emotional exhaustion

bonged (out)

Very tired as you've used too much cannabis.
 

be bored witless

Be very bored

Grammar and Usage of Running on fumes

Verb Forms

  • ran on fumes
  • run on fumes
  • runs on fumes

The verb "running" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Running on fumes

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The idiom is a reference to an automobile that has nearly run out of fuel, but is still running.

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