flat on one's back
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Sick in bed. For example, The flu has put her flat on her back.
Helpless, without recourse, defeated, as in I wish I could help but the recession has put me flat on my back.
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Words nearby flat on one's back
flat light, flatline, flatling, flatly, flatmate, flat on one's back, flat-out, flat-pack, flat-panel display, flat pelvis, flat pick
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