B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Essere agli sgoccioli
To be running out
Literal Translation
"To be at the drips"
What it means
Used when something — time, money, patience — is almost completely used up.
Example in context
"La batteria del telefono è agli sgoccioli — devo caricarlo subito."
"The phone battery is running out — I need to charge it right away."
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