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to run on fumes
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to continue operating with little ,if any, of the remaining energy, strength, or resources
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Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "run on fumes" and when to use it?
The exact origin of the idiom "run on fumes" is unclear, as it has become a common idiomatic expression in the English language. The usage of "fumes" in this context likely stems from the idea of a vehicle running on the vapors or remaining traces of fuel, indicating that it is nearly out of gas.
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*** (of an engine or vehicle) to have almost no fuel left
উদাহরণ
The team is running on fumes but still giving their best effort to finish the project.
The organization ran on fumes until they secured additional funding.
By the end of the day many of the drivers were running on fumes or had experienced mechanical problems.
They will be running on fumes if they don't take a break and recharge soon.
He ran on fumes for weeks during the busy season at work.
