Idiom of the day
Down for the count
Meaning
Having been, or very near to being, defeated, ruined, or overcome
Or
Unconscious or in deep sleep
Examples
- Their company is so debt-ridden that I think it’s safe to say they’re down for the count at this stage.
- With the final votes tallied, the senator’s hopes for re-election are down for the count.
- I was so tired that I was down for the count as soon as my head hit the pillow.
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