conked out (to be) [adj]

english idiom to be conked out
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Meaning:

  • When a vehicle stops performing correctly or fails to work, it’s conked out.

Examples:

  1. I arrived late because the bus was suddenly conked out and I had to take a cab.
  2. I haven’t slept properly all week, so I might conk out at the meeting.
  3. Our old washing machine conked out again. We really need a new one.
  4. The adventurer conked out by the campfire, his snoring blending with the crackling flames.
  5. She was so exhausted after her shift that she conked out as soon as she got home.
  6. The kids conked out in the backseat after a long day at the amusement park.
  7. My laptop conked out during the meeting, and I had to switch to my phone.
  8. The lawnmower conked out halfway through mowing the yard.
  9. Grandpa conked out in his recliner before the movie even started!
  10. I guess my alarm clock conked out because I woke up late again.
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