Meaning of 'Running on empty'
What does the saying 'Running on empty' mean?
Idiom: Running on empty
Meaning:
If you are exhausted but keep going, you are running on empty.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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