Hello and welcome back to Daily English! Before we begin — a big thank you to all our listeners from over 90 countries. I’m beyond grateful for your support. 🌍Today’s expression is: worn out Can you guess what it means? Listen closely to these clues:
Clue 1: After working a double shift at the hospital, Ana dropped her bag at the door and collapsed on the couch. Her eyes stung from exhaustion, and she whispered, “I’m completely worn out.”
Luca had been taking care of his newborn twins all week while his partner was away. By Friday night, he looked in the mirror and barely recognized himself — “I’ve never felt so worn out,” he muttered.
Worn out means extremely tired — physically, emotionally, or mentally.
You can feel worn out after a long day, a difficult task, or even a stressful conversation.
A few more examples: After studying all night for her final exam, Leila was completely worn out.
I love family gatherings, but after hosting 15 people all weekend, I was just worn out.
He looked so worn out after the argument, like he hadn’t slept in days.
This phrase is used casually and is very common in everyday speech. You can say “I’m worn out” instead of “I’m exhausted.”
And here’s my question for you: When was the last time you felt completely worn out — and what helped you recover?