out of gas

English

Prepositional phrase

out of gas

  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see out of,‎ gas.: lacking fuel.
    The lawnmower was out of gas so he decided to let the grass grow.
  2. (Canada, US, idiomatic) Tired; lacking energy or motivation.
    After twelve hours straight at the office, he was about out of gas and decided to go home and rest.
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