I am tired and running on empty today.
run on empty
idiomTo be losing enthusiasm or willingness; to lack motivation.
Origin
disputed originAn allusion to a vehicle operating with the fuel gauge pointing to empty or near empty, likely to stop running in the very near future.
After working three jobs all month, he is clearly running on empty and needs a long vacation.
Despite his dedication to the project, the exhausted researcher was running on empty and could no longer find the motivation to continue his work.
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break into a run
To start running.
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common run
Ordinary persons, things, or events.
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dry run
A practice or rehearsal; especially, one that goes through all the motions of a physical process but without the raw material or workpiece present.
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dummy run
A trial or practice before the real attempt.
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empty suit
An ineffective or incompetent person in a place of authority.
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empty the clip
To compete with great vigor, especially by making numerous scoring attempts.
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empty the tank
To make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and abilities.
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empty words
Any type of talk with little meaning; a message that seems to contain meaningful content but is actually vapid.