Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-for-the-count
idiom
/aʊt fə ðə kaʊnt/
Definition
A phrase used to describe someone who is completely defeated or unable to continue, often after a knockout in boxing.
Examples
- After the last exam, I felt out-for-the-count and decided to take a long break.
- He was out-for-the-count after the intense debate and needed some time to gather his thoughts.
Meaning
When someone is described as ‘out-for-the-count’, it means they are in a situation where they are unlikely to recover or come back, typically used in a figurative sense beyond boxing.
Synonyms
- knocked out
- defeated
- down for the count
