black out
Meaning: To lose consciousness temporarily.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: A blackout means a period of unconsciousness. The expression is also used when the electricity goes out in a city. As a noun, blackout is one word.
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