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run on fumes

To operate a vehicle that is low on fuel.
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We were running on fumes by the time we arrived, but we made it to the next gas station.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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run on fumesBy extension, to operate with few resources or little money.
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funcionar con humos

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