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.