Run dry

Pro Tip 1/3

Physical Depletion

Used when a physical resource has been completely used, often creating urgency or concern.

After weeks of no rain, the farmers worried their fields would run dry.

Pro Tip 2/3

Limitation Implication

Implies there might be trouble ahead due to the exhaustion of resources.

When the car's fuel tank ran dry, we were stranded.

Pro Tip 3/3

Economic Challenges

References financial resources being depleted, often hinting at financial stress or budget issues.

The charity was in crisis mode as the donations fund ran dry.