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Idiom: Run Out

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Alternative spelling of runout

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run,‎ out.

To use up; to consume all of something. See also run low, run short.

To expire; to come to an end; to be completely used up or consumed.

To get a batsman out via a run out (see runout)

Example: "Jackson was run out for a duck in the first over."

Example Sentences

1
I need to go to the grocery store because we've run out of milk.
2
She forgot to check the fuel gauge and run out of gas on the highway.
3
We should stock up on water before we run out during the summer.
4
I used to love that restaurant, but they always run out of my favorite dish.
5
I hope they don't run out of tickets for the concert before we get there.

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