What did she run out of vs what was she out of

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'What did she run out of?' is used to ask about the specific items or resources that someone has completely used up. 'What was she out of?' is used to inquire about what someone lacked or did not have at a particular time.

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What did she run out of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about the specific items or resources that someone has completely used up.

This phrase is used to inquire about the things that someone has exhausted or finished, such as supplies, money, or time.

Examples:

What did she run out of that made her cancel the party?
I need to go to the store because I've run out of milk.
He ran out of patience waiting for the bus.
She ran out of excuses for being late.
We ran out of gas on the highway.

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Mar 18, 2014 ... ... of her infamously siliconed lips) — something along the lines of, "She got everything done but a nose job; what, did she run out of money?
Oct 7, 2015 ... So what, did she run out of money or lacks attention so she turns to her only true success that she abandoned years ago? I'm so over her.
Jun 12, 2014 ... MOSS: That`s cold! But what, did she run out of Tupperware? I mean, this is the deal. They`ve already taken away a first child from this woman!
Feb 16, 2014 ... What did she run out of words or something? This was perfect minus that!. Read more. Show less. Reply 2223. Loading... View all 4 replies.

Alternatives:

What did she exhaust?
What did she deplete?
What did she use up?
What did she consume all of?
What did she finish?

what was she out of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about what someone lacked or did not have at a particular time.

This phrase is used to inquire about the absence or shortage of something that someone needed or desired.

Examples:

What was she out of that made her unable to complete the project?
He was out of ideas for the presentation.
She was out of town when the incident occurred.
We were out of options and had to make a difficult decision.
The store was out of stock of the item I wanted.

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Feb 29, 2016 ... Instead of finding herself (what, was she out of prison for 5 minutes before he moved in?) she chooses to lean on something, or someone.
"WHAT?!! Was she out of her *mind*?!!!" "Well, admittedly, she wasn't that happy with it - in about a year it started to sag so she suggested-" "This is just taking ...
Mar 12, 2010 ... Quote of the day comes courtesy of Sophie Dahl, who has been given an emetic- sounding BBC2 cookery show called The Delicious Miss Dahl, ...

Alternatives:

What did she lack?
What was she missing?
What did she need?
What was unavailable to her?
What was not in her possession?

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