Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-feel-look-half-dead
idiom
/biˈfiːl lʊk hæf dɛd/
Definition
To appear extremely tired or exhausted, as if one is only half alive.
Examples
- After studying all night for her finals, she walked into the room looking half-dead.
- He was so overworked that he felt like he was just going through the motions, half-dead at his desk.
Meaning
This phrase describes a state of looking very fatigued, often due to lack of sleep or overwhelming stress.
Synonyms
- exhausted
- worn out
- half-asleep
- drained
