to run on fumes
01
to continue functioning despite being extremely tired
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Idiom
Informal
أمثلة
They will be running on fumes if they do n't take a break and recharge soon.
02
to operate with almost no fuel left
أمثلة
That bike's engine is running on fumes — it needs a refill.
