out of gas
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- 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.
- (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.