out on one's feet
The idiom "out on one's feet" is often used to describe extreme fatigue or exhaustion, whether physical or mental, while still managing to stay upright.
Definition
C1General
(informal)Extremely tired but still standing or conscious.
Example
- After running the marathon, he was out on his feet but still managed to cross the finish line.
- She was out on her feet after working a double shift at the hospital.
C1General
(informal, figurative)Mentally or emotionally exhausted yet continuing to function.
Example
- Despite the long hours and stress, he was out on his feet but kept working on the project.
- She felt out on her feet after dealing with the emotional turmoil of the past week.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "out on one's feet":
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