Run out
EXAMPLES
We're going to run out of milk if we don't shop soon.
Hurry up! We're about to run out of time for this task.
If we don't restock, we'll run out of snacks for the party.
SITUATION
You're in the middle of a road trip and your car runs out of gas in the middle of nowhere.
REACTIONS:
— Car's out of gas, we're stuck here!
— What bad luck! The car just ran out of gas!
— No way! The car ran out of gas, what now?
EXPLANATION
"Run out" means to exhaust or deplete the supply of something. It's like when you use up all of something, and there's none left. For instance, if you run out of milk, it means the milk container is empty. This phrase applies to various things like food, money, or time. When supplies run out, you need to replenish them. It can also refer to the expiration of something, like when a subscription or warranty ends. So, "running out" reminds us to keep track of what we have and make sure we have enough to meet our needs.