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Meaning of run dry

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

run dry

verb

Definitions

  1. To become dry; to cease to flow with water.

    Example: Last summer the river ran dry.

  2. To run out; to be fully consumed; to expire.

    Example: I used to write short stories, but these days my inspiration has run dry.