run on fumes

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Определение run on fumes в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

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.

Турецкое произношение

rʌn ôn fyumz

Произношение

/ˈrən ˈôn ˈfyo͞omz/ /ˈrʌn ˈɔːn ˈfjuːmz/