when someone says that 'they are running on empty' & they aren't talking about the gas in their car, then what are they referring to?
what does that saying mean exactly?
kittaytoro answered Tuesday August 5 2008, 6:47 pm: It could mean a few things. That they haven't eaten much that day, haven't had much to eat, are feeling emotionally drained, or are feeling depressed.
You'll usually hear adults saying this when they've had a rough day. :P
Cux answered Tuesday August 5 2008, 3:40 pm: Simply put, they are low on energy and are very tired and exhausted. They haven't gotten much sleep or they have just been doing too much lately.
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