Meaning of 'Run out of gas'
What does the saying 'Run out of gas' mean?
Idiom: Run out of gas
Meaning:
If a campaign, project, etc, runs out of gas, it loses energy and momentum, and progress slows or halts.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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