be out for the count

Related to word: count

Idiom

Definition

  1. To be in a state of deep sleep or unconsciousness, especially sleeping very soundly.

    • By the end of the match, the boxer was out for the count.

    • I was so tired last night that I was out for the count as soon as my head hit the pillow.

    • After a full day of hiking, they were all out for the count.