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Definitions from the WebTerm: running on empty Description: The phrase "running on empty" refers to being extremely tired or lacking energy or resources, especially after expending a lot of effort or staying awake for a prolonged period of time without sufficient rest. Use as Verb Phrase: 1. John had been working overtime for a week, and now he was running on empty. 2. Despite the exhaustion, the athlete kept running on empty to win the race. Use as Noun Phrase: 1. After pulling an all-nighter, I had nothing left in me but running on empty. 2. The company's financial resources were running on empty after investing heavily in a failed project. Related Products: | ||||
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