Flake out

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Unexpectedly dozing off

Used when someone falls asleep without planning to because of tiredness.

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After the marathon, he flaked out on the grass.

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Not Literal Sleep

Sometimes used in a humorous way to describe extreme tiredness without actually sleeping.

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I'm going to flake out if this meeting doesn't end soon.

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Temporary State

Implies a short period of rest, not going to bed for the night.

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He flaked out for a few minutes during the movie.

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