out like a light
Example Sentences
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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
Mr Clarke said he blacked out "like a light switch".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2015
I was out like a light the instant I closed my eyes.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 17, 2014
“You were out like a light, boy. Had us all in a sweat.”
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
