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Run short
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To have used up or consumed the majority (of something), so that little remains.
"How much ice cream is left? Are we running short?; We're running short of wine. Could you fetch some more, please?"
2.
Verb
To be nearly used up or consumed.
"Patience is running short."
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