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Out for the count

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Physical State

The expression often relates to someone's physical inability to wake up or respond due to exhaustion.

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After the marathon, he was out for the count on the couch.
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Not Literal

It's used figuratively, not implying an actual count out like in boxing, but rather a state similar to that.

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She was so tired that by 9 PM she was out for the count.
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Temporary State

This phrase suggests the person is temporarily unable to engage, not permanently.

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He's out for the count now, but he'll be up for dinner.
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