
Flake out
Unexpectedly dozing off
Used when someone falls asleep without planning to because of tiredness.
After the marathon, he flaked out on the grass.
Not Literal Sleep
Sometimes used in a humorous way to describe extreme tiredness without actually sleeping.
I'm going to flake out if this meeting doesn't end soon.
Temporary State
Implies a short period of rest, not going to bed for the night.
He flaked out for a few minutes during the movie. WordUp Chrome Extension
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