Sentence examples for out of gas from inspiring English sources

The phrase "out of gas" is correct and usable in written English, and it is often used as a metaphor.
It generally means that someone doesn't have any more energy or motivation to continue and can also imply that they have used up all their resources. Example: After long hours of studying for his exams, John felt like he was out of gas and needed a break.

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out of gas

adjective

Lacking fuel.

  • The lawnmower was out of gas so he decided to let the grass grow.

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"Just ran out of gas".

I was out of gas.

He ran out of gas.

I'm out of gas,' " he said.

He was almost out of gas.

And it's run out of gas".

Some boaters simply run out of gas.

He was just out of gas".

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