Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: To Run Dry (Idiom)

Quick summary: An idiom meaning to completely use up a supply of something.

What does it mean?

To run dry means that a supply of something has been completely used up or has stopped flowing.

Is it positive or negative?

It is usually negative.

When do you use it?

Use it in everyday conversation when the situation matches the meaning.

Examples

Example 1: The project had to stop because the funding ran dry.

Question for you

Has a project ever run dry because money or ideas ran out?

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