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Meaning of out of gas | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see out of, gas.: lacking fuel.
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.

See also

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