Be done in

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verb

To be very tired.

After working 12 hours straight, I was completely done in.
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Often appears as...

  • totally done in
  • absolutely done in

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Physical Drain

Used when feeling extreme physical exhaustion after hard work or strenuous activity.

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After the marathon, she felt totally done in.
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Emotional Fatigue

Can also describe being emotionally drained due to stress or intense feelings.

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The week’s events had left him feeling completely done in.
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Hyperbolic Usage

Sometimes used for slight exaggeration, not always meaning extreme tiredness.

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I'm done in after that workout, but I'll be fine after a rest.
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