out of gas

Meanings

prepositional phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see out of, gas.: lacking fuel.
The lawnmower was out of gas so he decided to let the grass grow.
CanadaUSidiomaticTired; lacking energy or motivation.
After twelve hours straight at the office, he was about out of gas and decided to go home and rest.
Synonyms: exhausted, weary

prepositional phraseTired; lacking energy or motivation.

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