run out of space — have no storage left
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When a phone or device runs out of space, there is no storage left for more photos, apps or files.
Pattern: run out of space / be running out of space
In use
- I can't take any more photos — my phone's run out of space again.technology
- Delete a few old videos; you're always running out of space.technology
Common mistake
Don't say 'my phone is full of space' to mean it has none left — say 'it's run out of space' or 'it's full'.