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The phrase down for the count means unable to continue, usually because you are exhausted or defeated.
It comes from boxing, where a knocked-down boxer is counted out. People also use it for being very tired or sick.
It comes from boxing, where a knocked-down boxer is counted out. People also use it for being very tired or sick.
After the long day, I was down for the count.