run on fumes

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === run on fumes (third-person singular simple present runs on fumes, present participle running on fumes, simple past ran on fumes, past participle run on fumes) (automotive) To operate a vehicle that is low on fuel. Coordinate term: run on empty (figuratively, by extension) To operate with few resources, or be physically or emotionally overworked. Near-synonyms: run on empty, run out of steam ==== Derived terms ==== ==== See also ====