does in
Kills, slang style
Does in means to kill, destroy, or exhaust.
A hitman does in his target.
Overwork does in your health.
A long hike really did me in.
The phrase can also mean to ruin or defeat: That last fumble did them in.
Casual and slightly old-fashioned.
- killsCauses to die
- bumps offSlang for murders
- knocks offStops for the day
- slaughtersKills in large numbers
- exhaustsCompletely uses up
weakens · fatigues · drains · destroys · burn out · undoes · consumes · murders · takes out · rubs out · finishes off · depletes · wears out · wears down · terminate · overtaxes · overworks · saps
exhaustion/fatigue
does inenergizes
Infuses with vigor
invigorates · revitalizes · refreshes · rejuvenates · restores