English · Daily Life
run out of
/rʌn aʊt ʌv/
[/rʌn aʊt ʌv/]
have none left
Intermediateverb
Definition
To use all of something so that none is left.
Example
We've run out of milk again.
We've run out of milk again.
Etymology
From 'run out' plus 'of', marking the depleted item.
How & Where It’s Used
Very common for supplies being depleted.