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Running on empty

Idiom Stress

Meaning

To continue working or functioning when you have no energy left.

Example Sentences

"After pulling an all-nighter, he’s running on empty today."

Related Expressions

run someone down

to criticize someone unfairly; to speak badly about someone

set the stage

to prepare everything for something to happen

Go broke

To lose all your money; to become bankrupt.

set down

to place something or write something down

toss out

to throw something away

castles in the air

dreams or plans that are impossible or unrealistic