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Hors de combat

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Combat Origin

Understand that it originates from warfare, implying being out of action due to injury or damage.

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The soldiers were hors de combat after the intense battle.
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Beyond Sports

While often sports-related, it's also used to describe any situation where someone is unable to participate.

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After the long day, I was practically hors de combat for the evening party.
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Emotional Use

It can describe emotional or mental incapacity, not just physical.

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Grief left her hors de combat, unable to focus on work.
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