Explanations + Quiz
NEW WAYS to say you are TIRED.
1. I’m dead.
- Meaning: Extremely tired; out of energy.
- Example: “After running the marathon and then working a full shift, I’m dead!”
2. I’m dead on my feet.
- Meaning: So tired that you can barely stand.
- Example: “After a long day of hiking, I’m dead on my feet and can’t wait to sit down.”
3. I’m dead tired.
- Meaning: Very, very tired.
- Example: “After staying up all night studying for exams, I’m dead tired.”
4. I’m swamped.
- Meaning: Overwhelmed with work or tasks, leading to fatigue.
- Example: “I have three projects due this week, and I’m completely swamped with work.”
5. Hit the sack.
- Meaning: Go to bed or sleep.
- Example: “It’s already midnight, and I need to hit the sack if I want to wake up early tomorrow.”
6. I’m running on empty.
- Meaning: Almost out of energy.
- Example: “After that exhausting meeting, I feel like I’m running on empty.”
7. I’m running on fumes.
- Meaning: Just a little energy left.
- Example: “I barely slept last night; I’m running on fumes at work today.”
8. I’m spent.
- Meaning: Completely drained of energy.
- Example: “After cleaning the entire house and cooking dinner, I’m spent.”
9. I need some shut-eye.
- Meaning: I need to sleep or take a nap.
- Example: “I’ve been awake for 24 hours; I really need some shut-eye.”
10. I’m drained.
- Meaning: Very tired and exhausted.
- Example: “The workout was intense, and now I’m completely drained.”
11. I’m beat.
- Meaning: Very tired.
- Example: “After a long week of work, I’m beat and just want to relax.”
12. I’m exhausted.
- Meaning: Extremely tired.
- Example: “I didn’t expect the flight to be so long; I’m exhausted from the travel.”
13. I can’t keep my eyes open. / I can barely keep my eyes open.
- Meaning: So tired that it’s hard to stay awake.
- Example: “I was up all night studying, and now I can’t keep my eyes open during class.”
These examples should clarify the meanings of each expression and how they can be used in everyday conversations!
Practice Quiz
Tiredness Expressions Quiz
1. After working a 12-hour shift, I feel like I have no energy left. What do I say?
a) I’m dead energy.
b) I’m dead.
c) I’m dead battery.
2. After the long hike, I can barely stand. I’m so tired! What should I say?
a) I’m dead on my feet.
b) I’m dead in my feet.
c) I’m dead to my feet.
3. I stayed up all night studying for my exams, and now I feel very, very tired. What do I say?
a) I’m dead tired.
b) I’m dead asleep.
c) I’m dead beat.
4. I have so much homework and a project due tomorrow. I feel overwhelmed. What can I say?
a) I’m swamped with work.
b) I’m swamped by work.
c) I’m swamped for work.
5. It’s late, and I’m really tired. I’m going to bed now. What do I say?
a) I’m hitting the sack.
b) I’m hit the sack.
c) I’m hit the bed.
6. I’ve been working hard all day and have no energy left. What do I say?
a) I’m drained.
b) I’m drain.
c) I’m draining.
7. After the intense workout, I feel completely out of energy. What should I say?
a) I’m spent.
b) I’m spending.
c) I’m spended.
8. I barely slept last night and now feel like I have no energy. What do I say?
a) I’m running on empty.
b) I’m run on empty.
c) I’m running empty.
9. After cleaning the house and cooking dinner, I feel totally worn out. What do I say?
a) I’m drained.
b) I’m drain out.
c) I’m drain off.
10. I’ve been awake for 24 hours straight; I need to sleep. What do I say?
a) I need some shut-eye.
b) I need shut-eye.
c) I need a shut-eye.
11. I had a long day at work, and I feel very tired now. What do I say?
a) I’m beat.
b) I’m beaten.
c) I’m beating.
12. I’m so tired that I’m struggling to stay awake. What do I say?
a) I can barely keep my eyes open.
b) I can’t barely keep my eyes open.
c) I can keep my eyes open.
13. I had a long trip and now feel extremely tired. What should I say?
a) I’m exhausted.
b) I’m exhausting.
c) I’m exhaust.
Answers:
- b) I’m dead.
- a) I’m dead on my feet.
- a) I’m dead tired.
- a) I’m swamped with work.
- a) I’m hitting the sack.
- a) I’m drained.
- a) I’m spent.
- a) I’m running on empty.
- a) I’m drained.
- a) I need some shut-eye.
- a) I’m beat.
- a) I can barely keep my eyes open.
- a) I’m exhausted.