burned out
Meaning: Lacking enthusiasm due to overexposure or too much of the same thing; completely used up; worn out.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The expression suggests a device like a light bulb that burns out (stops shining) when all of its energy is used up.
More idioms — Daily Life
- burning question — A question that deserves or demands discussion.
- butt in — To interfere (sentence 1) or literally to push one's way in between other people (sentenc…
- buy something for a song — To buy something very cheaply.
- go by the book — Operate according to the rules.
- do something by the seat of one's pants — To accomplish something by luck and instinct rather than skill.
- call someone on the carpet — To confront or hold someone responsible for some misdeed.
More English idioms
- by hook or by crook — By one way or another; by any means possible.
- call someone's bluff — To challenge someone to carry out a threat or prove the truth of a statement.
- call a spade a spade — To speak plainly or call something by its right name, even if it is unpleasant.
- call the shots — To be in control or to give orders.
- open a can of worms — A situation that contains many unexpected and unwanted problems and consequences.
- carry a torch for someone — To be in love with someone, usually someone who does not love in return.
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