use up a ration

Frequency: 6.59.0 per million words

to consume the entire amount of a ration

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Examples (10)

  • The soldiers had to use up their ration of supplies quickly.
  • She carefully measured out her food so as not to use up her ration too soon.
  • During the siege, they were forced to use up every last ration of rice.
  • We've almost used up our daily ration of water.
  • He regretted having to use up his emergency ration so early.
  • If we don't manage our resources, we will use up our ration before the rescue arrives.
  • The explorers knew they couldn't afford to use up their ration without careful planning.
  • They managed to make their small ration last longer by not using up it all at once.
  • Have you used up your coffee ration for the week already?
  • The refugees worried they would use up their rations before more aid reached them.