out like a light
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His team played strongly for the final half hour of the first half but they went out like a light after that.
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025
That wasn’t a problem for Smith, who said that after he broke down some film, he put on his headphones and earbuds, turned on music and was out like a light.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2022
We were designed to burn out, like a light bulb that was overamped.
From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2018
I was out like a light the instant I closed my eyes.
From The New Yorker • Jun. 17, 2014
“Mom is out like a light, and we have to let her rest, okay? Don’t make a lot of noise going up the stairs. I’m in the guest room if you need anything.”
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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