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lights-out

idiom

Something hopeless, over; unconsciousness.


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  1. 01

    bright lights

    The glamour and glitz of a place, especially a big city.

  2. 02

    punch someone's lights out

    To give someone a serious beating using one's fists; to punch someone until he or she is unconscious.

  3. 03

    put someone's lights out

    To cause someone to become unconscious, especially by striking him or her.

  4. 04

    stop the lights

    An interjection expressing exasperation or incredulity. or to illustrate the humour in a situation.

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