down for the count

== English == === Etymology === The figurative senses are extended from the literal one. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === down for the count (not comparable) (idiomatic) Decisively beaten; defeated; rendered irrelevant for the long term. (figurative) Soundly unconscious, either because asleep or because otherwise knocked out. Synonym: out cold Hypernyms: out, unconscious, knocked out Hyponym: sound asleep (of a boxer) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see down,‎ for,‎ the,‎ count: lying upon the mat of a boxing ring while the referee counts the fighter out. ==== Related terms ==== === See also ===