Meaning of 'Down for the count'
What does the saying 'Down for the count' mean?
Idiom: Down for the count
Meaning:
If someone is down for the count, they have lost a struggle, like a boxer who has been knocked out.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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