Phrase

Down For The Count

Meaning:

Someone or something that looks to be defeated, or nearly so.

Examples:

  • You two were down for the count.
  • We got it immobile, but not down for the count.
  • Hey, the guy's down for the count.
  • Well, looks like your sis is down for the count.
  • Oh, and it looks like Frank is down for the count.
  • So, how is it that Superman is still down for the count?
  • And old Left-hand Hate is down for the count.
  • This may be it. He could be down for the count.
  • Not down for the count, huh?
  • Red One is still down for the count, which doesn't give us many options.