out for the count
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They had Rangers on the ropes at the break but you always sensed that they needed a second goal to put them on the floor and maybe a third just to put them out for the count.
From BBC
And then I’m out for the count.
From Los Angeles Times
A winner in the ring - but out for the count - super-fit boxer Cara Owen was left clinging on to life.
From BBC
In response, commenters were out for the count on who exactly was in the wrong for the formatting fiasco.
From Fox News
BYU may have faltered last week but it doesn’t mean they’re out for the count.
From Fox News
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