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Meaning of out of gas | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see out of, gas.: lacking fuel.
  2. Tired; lacking energy or motivation.
    Canada, US, idiomatic

Examples

“The lawnmower was out of gas so he decided to let⟳ the grass grow⟳.”
“After twelve hours straight at the office, he was about out of gas and decided to go home and rest⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

out of gauge out of gear out of harness out of heart out of heat out of house and home

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