run on fumes

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By extension, to operate with few resources or little money

The organization had been running on fumes for months, so it's not surprising that they closed their doors.

To operate a vehicle that is low on fuel

We were running on fumes by the time we arrived, but we made it to the next gas station.

run on fumes
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